yataghan

noun

Definition of yataghannext
as in dagger

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for yataghan
  1. dagger
  2. bayonet
  3. poniard
  4. stiletto
  5. cutlass
  6. bodkin
  7. dirk
  8. knife
Noun
  • True to form, Bladee’s daggers land with a delivery as sweet and honeyed as mead in his ethereal voice.
    — Vogue, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The dagger goal with which Gotham FC sunk the record-breaking KC Current in 2025 was out of the second phase of a set piece.
    — Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026
Definition of dagger
Noun
  • Both his suggestion and the jolly appreciation seem out of tune with the situation ‘far from home’, which may be a military manoeuvre involving mock battles and bayonet practice, or a preparation for actual combat.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Aug. 2026
  • One of the standout features of these new headphones is their special locking cable, which uses a secure bayonet connection that’s designed to stay firmly attached during use.
    — Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
Definition of bayonet
Noun
  • This includes openly carrying the famous Jim Bowie knife, as well as daggers, dirks, throwing knives, stilettos, poniards, swords, machetes and spears.
    — John Tufts, USA TODAY, 30 Aug. 2017
Definition of poniard
Noun
  • Soft and stunning, this stiletto manicure looks straight out of a fairytale.
    — Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The shoe style is Maison Christian Louboutin‘s contemporary take on the timeless stiletto sandal.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 21 July 2026
Definition of stiletto
Noun
  • The workers blamed Landi — who was still in charge — for their troubles, and an image of Landi posing, pirate-style, with a cartoon-villain expression and a cutlass between his teeth became a symbol for Eutelia’s misdeeds.
    — Atossa Araxia Abrahamian Atossa Araxia Abrahamian, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2025
  • The ultimate prop was the pirate flag, which could be decorated with a skull and crossbones (as in the classic Jolly Roger design), bleeding hearts, hourglasses, spears, cutlasses and skeletons.
    — Sean Kingsley, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 May 2024
Definition of cutlass
Noun
  • The bodkins were helpful tools that could double as hairpins.
    — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 11 Aug. 2025
  • Icke also occasionally cues up some Bob Dylan songs, chosen for their on-the-bodkin lyrics.
    — Helen Shaw, Vulture, 30 June 2022
Definition of bodkin
Noun
  • Police said Johnson was on probation for a previous conviction for possession of a dirk or dagger at the time of his arrest.
    — Tim Fang, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
  • Additionally, one person was arrested on suspicion of possessing a dirk or dagger, police said.
    — City News Service, Daily News, 29 Mar. 2026
Definition of dirk
Noun
  • Metcalf pushed Anthony, according to witnesses, who said Anthony then pulled out a knife and stabbed him in the chest.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 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 knife
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“Yataghan.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yataghan. Accessed 20 Aug. 2026.

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