sabre

Other forms: sabres; sabred; sabring

Definitions of sabre

1. noun

   a stout sword with a curved blade and thick back
   synonyms: cavalry sword, saber

   types:

   scimitar

   a curved saber used in Eastern countries; the edge is on the convex side of the blade

   type of:

   blade, brand, steel, sword

   a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
2. noun

   a fencing sword with a v-shaped blade and a slightly curved handle
   synonyms: saber

   type of:

   fencing sword

   a sword used in the sport of fencing
3. verb

   cut or injure with a saber
   synonyms: saber

   type of:

   cut

   separate with or as if with an instrument
4. verb

   kill with a saber
   synonyms: saber

   type of:

   kill

   cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly