rapiers

noun

plural of rapier
as in sabers
a straight sword that has a narrow blade with sharp edges

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  1. steels
  2. knives
  3. cutters
Noun
  • But while Western knives tend to prioritize durability, many Japanese knife steels prioritize high carbon content for better sharpness and edge retention.
    — Jesse Raub, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 May 2026
  • The eye fixed on me, binding me to millions—billions—of other eyes, only steels my resolve to see my sacrifice through to the end.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Apr. 2026
Definition of steels
Noun
  • Four days earlier, Frederick Spears had been arrested for threatening his son with knives.
    — Doug Myers, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The white cross with red surround has long been a sacred badge in the world of knives, indicating the timeless dependability and versatility of the Swiss Army knife.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of knives
Noun
  • In Minneapolis, another has gone viral for videos of himself dismantling the equipment with bolt cutters.
    — Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Misiorowski’s 96-pitch outing included 56 four-seam fastballs but also 23 sliders, 14 cutters and three curves.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of cutters
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