rapier

🇺🇸 /ˈreɪpiər/ 🇬🇧 /ˈreɪpiə(r)/
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A slender, sharp-pointed sword used for thrusting, especially in early modern Europe.

The fencer parried with his foil, but lunged with his rapier, aiming for his opponent's heart.

translation

n. A slender, sharp-pointed sword used for thrusting, especially in early modern Europe.

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Plural rapiers