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cutlass

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﹒A short, broad, slightly curved sword formerly used by sailors.

﹒A type of sword with a single cutting edge, historically associated with pirates and naval combat.

Examples

﹒The pirate brandished his rusted cutlass as he prepared to board the merchant ship.

﹒The museum display featured an ornate 18th-century cutlass with an intricately carved handle.

﹒During the reenactment, the actor drew his cutlass to defend the captain from the mutineers.

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