"cutlass" as noun
1 - A short sword with a curved blade, and a convex edge; once used by sailors when boarding an enemy ship.
2 - A similarly shaped tool; a machete.
"cutlass" as verb
1 - To cut back (vegetation) with a cutlass.
cutlass
/ˈkʌtləs/
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Definition
A cutlass is a large, curved sword, typically with a hilt and a single cutting edge. It is often associated with naval or pirate history and was used for both combat and cutting tasks.
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Synonyms
1 - sabre
2 - broadsword
3 - scimitar
4 - rapier
5 - saber
6 - cutlass
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Antonyms
1 - scimitar
2 - blade
3 - sword
4 - knife
5 - dagger
6 - machete
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Examples in Context
1 - This cutlass is inspired by historical navy cutlasses.
1 - Este machete está inspirado en las naves históricas de la marina.
2 - Swords like this were the predecessors of the cutlass .
2 - Espadas como este fueron los predecesores del machete .
3 - The pirate captain instilled fear by brandishing his cutlass during the raid.
3 - El capitán pirata infundió temor blandiendo su sable durante el ataque.
4 - Here is the marks made by his cutlass on the way in.
4 - Éstas son las marcas hechas por su sable al entrar.
5 - The pirate wielded his cutlass , daring anyone to challenge his authority.
5 - El pirata empuñaba su alfanje , desafiando a cualquiera que cuestionara su autoridad.
6 - You could split a man in two with a stroke of your cutlass .
6 - Podías partir a un hombre en dos con un golpe de tu alfanje .
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