rapier in Russian
rapier in Russian is рапи́ра, шпа́га — rapier means a thin, straight sword with a sharp point, used mainly for thrusting and once favoured for duelling in Europe.
rapier in Russian
рапи́ра
Pronounced: rapira
A slender, straight, sharply pointed sword (double-edged, single-edged or edgeless), designed predominantly for thrusting; used during the Renaissance period of Europe for civilian duelling
шпа́га
Pronounced: shpaga
A slender, straight, sharply pointed sword (double-edged, single-edged or edgeless), designed predominantly for thrusting; used during the Renaissance period of Europe for civilian duelling
What does "rapier" mean?
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noun A thin, straight sword with a sharp point, used mainly for thrusting and once favoured for duelling in Europe.
"The man beside him with the earrings and the big black case proceeded to unlock it. He took out of it two long Italian rapiers, with splendid steel hilts and blades, which he planted point downwards in the lawn."
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- The man beside him with the earrings and the big black case proceeded to unlock it. He took out of it two long Italian rapiers, with splendid steel hilts and blades, which he planted point downwards in the lawn.
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What is "rapier" in Russian?
"rapier" in Russian is рапи́ра, шпа́га. rapier means: A thin, straight sword with a sharp point, used mainly for thrusting and once favoured for duelling in Europe.
How do you pronounce рапи́ра?
"rapier" in Russian is рапи́ра, pronounced "rapira".
Are there other ways to say "rapier" in Russian?
Yes — Russian has 2 translations listed for "rapier": рапи́ра, шпа́га.
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