saber

C1 Topic:Word Formation & Derivatives

Also spelled sabre and sabres

US /ˈseɪ.bɚ/ UK /ˈseɪ.bə/ See IPA manual

Freq #16343

Meanings

1

noun
a cavalry sword with a curved, single-edged blade

The officer wore a polished saber at his side.
2

noun
a light fencing sword used for both thrusting and cutting

She scored the final touch in the saber event.
3

verb
to strike, wound, or kill with a saber

The cavalryman tried to saber his opponent as they passed.

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Synonyms

1 noun · a cavalry sword with a... sabrecavalry sword

2 noun · a light fencing sword used... sabre

3 verb · to strike, wound, or kill... slash cut

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Word family

Derived forms sabertoothsaberlike

Related forms cutlass scimitar foilepee

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Phrases (1)

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saber saw
a portable powered saw with a narrow blade that moves back and forth

Noun + noun

Simplified etymology

Sabre reached English in the late 17th century through French and German from Hungarian szablya. Its remoter source is uncertain but was probably an unidentified Asian language.

Etymology

The American spelling of sabre, borrowed through French sabre and German Sabel. The word is generally traced ultimately to Hungarian szablya 'saber,' related to szabni 'to cut,' though its route through European languages is complex.

Topics

Word Formation & Derivatives General Vocabulary

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