sword in Greek
sword in Greek is ξίφος, σπαθί, ξιφομάχος — sword means a long-bladed weapon with a hilt, used for cutting or stabbing.
sword in Greek
ξίφος
Pronounced: xifos
(countable) A long bladed weapon with a grip and typically a pommel and crossguard (together forming a hilt), which is designed to cut, stab, slash and/or hack.
σπαθί
Pronounced: spathi
(countable) A long bladed weapon with a grip and typically a pommel and crossguard (together forming a hilt), which is designed to cut, stab, slash and/or hack.
ξιφομάχος
Pronounced: xifomachos
(countable) A long bladed weapon with a grip and typically a pommel and crossguard (together forming a hilt), which is designed to cut, stab, slash and/or hack.
ξιφοφόρος
Pronounced: xifoforos
(countable) A long bladed weapon with a grip and typically a pommel and crossguard (together forming a hilt), which is designed to cut, stab, slash and/or hack.
σπαθί
Pronounced: spathi
A card of this suit.
σπαθιά
Pronounced: spathia
A card of this suit.
ξίφος
Pronounced: xifos
(weaving) One of the end bars by which the lay of a hand loom is suspended.
σπαθί
Pronounced: spathi
(weaving) One of the end bars by which the lay of a hand loom is suspended.
What does "sword" mean?
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noun A long-bladed weapon with a hilt, used for cutting or stabbing.
"The knight drew his sword before the duel began."
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noun A suit in Spanish and Italian playing cards, used especially in tarot and fortune-telling.
"She drew the Three of Swords during the tarot reading."
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sword in a sentence
- The knight drew his sword before the duel began.
- Museum visitors admired the engraved medieval sword.
- She drew the Three of Swords during the tarot reading.
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What is "sword" in Greek?
"sword" in Greek is ξίφος, σπαθί, ξιφομάχος. sword means: A long-bladed weapon with a hilt, used for cutting or stabbing.
How do you pronounce ξίφος?
"sword" in Greek is ξίφος, pronounced "xifos".
How do you use "sword" in a sentence?
Example: "The knight drew his sword before the duel began." In Greek, "sword" is ξίφος, σπαθί, ξιφομάχος.
Are there other ways to say "sword" in Greek?
Yes — Greek has 5 translations listed for "sword": ξίφος, σπαθί, ξιφομάχος, ξιφοφόρος, σπαθιά.
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