rapiers

plural of rapier

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rapiers
Noun
  • For example, stainless steel has the addition of chromium to add rust resistance, while alloy steels might add nickel, copper, or aluminum to serve as construction material.
    Jesse Raub, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
  • Nickel is primarily used to make stainless steel and other alloy steels, as well as batteries.
    Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • It’s made of 100 percent solid acacia wood, which is great for cooking thanks to its water-resistant and durable finish that won’t dull your knives.
    Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2025
  • Packages of flying tortillas thrown at the wrong time, or pocket knives, would only hurt a reputation that Texas Tech has worked doggedly to change and show that the Red Raiders are at home on a national stage, and not the crazy drunk uncle ruining a holiday.
    Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Oct. 2025
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“Rapiers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rapiers. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.

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