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rapier

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of rapier

a straight sword that has a narrow blade with sharp edges

Synonyms and Near Synonyms of rapier

saber (or sabre), steel

cutter, knife, shank [slang], shiv [slang]

bayonet, bodkin, bolo, bowie knife, cutlass, dagger, dirk, jackknife, machete, pocketknife, poniard, sheath knife, stiletto, stylet, switchblade, switch knife, yataghan

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