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Dagger

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obelisknoun(architecture) A tall, square, tapered, stone monolith topped with a pyramidal point, frequently used as a monument.

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obelisknoun(architecture) A tall, square, tapered, stone monolith topped with a pyramidal point, frequently used as a monument.
swordnoun(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.
bladenounThe (typically sharp-edged) part of a knife, sword, razor, or other tool with which it cuts.
sneenoun(obsolete) A large knife.
knifenounA utensil or a tool designed for cutting, consisting of a flat piece of hard material, usually steel or other metal (the blade), usually sharpened on one edge, attached to a handle. The blade may be pointed for piercing.
cloaknounA long outer garment worn over the shoulders covering the back; a cape, often with a hood.
skeannoun(Scotland) Synonym of sgian dubh (“a small, single-edged knife worn tucked into the hose (stocking) as part of traditional Scottish Highland dress along with the kilt”).
crossnounA geometrical figure consisting of two straight lines or bars intersecting each other such that at least one of them is bisected by the other.
setsnoun(informal) Set theory.
aaianoun(automotive) Abbreviation of Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association
crossesnounA geometrical figure consisting of two straight lines or bars intersecting each other such that at least one of them is bisected by the other.
dirknounA long Scottish dagger with a straight blade.
stilettonounA woman's shoe with a tall, slender heel (called a stiletto heel).
poniardnoun(now chiefly historical) A dagger typically having a slender square or triangular blade.
sgian-dubhnounAlternative form of sgian dubh. [(Scotland) A small, single-edged knife worn tucked into the hose (stocking) as part of traditional Scottish Highland dress along with the kilt.]
bodkinnounA small sharp pointed tool for making holes in cloth or leather.
shivnoun(slang, countable) A knife, especially a makeshift one fashioned from something not normally used as a weapon (like a plastic spoon or a toothbrush).
switchbladenounA folding knife with a blade which opens automatically (under spring pressure) when a button is pressed.
bayonetnoun(military) A blade mounted to the end of a long gun, originally with a handle inserted into the bore, now usually attached underbarrel.
anlacenoun(historical) A medieval long dagger.

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