n.
A sword with a wide, usually two-edged blade that is designed for slashing rather than thrusting.
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broadsword
American Heritage Dictionary:
broad·sword |
n.
A sword with a wide, usually two-edged blade that is designed for slashing rather than thrusting.
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- Blades, Clubs, and Projectiles - broadsword: broad-bladed sword
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