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PRONUNCIATION OF BROADSWORD

broadsword  [ˈbrɔːdˌsɔːd] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF BROADSWORD

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Broadsword is a noun.
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WHAT DOES BROADSWORD MEAN IN ENGLISH?

broadsword

Basket-hilted sword

The basket-hilted sword is the name of a group of early modern sword types characterized by a basket-shaped guard that protects the hand. The basket hilt is a development of the quillons added to swords' crossguards since the Late Middle Ages. Also known as the broadsword, the basket-hilted sword was a military sword, termed "broad" in contrast with the rapier, the slim dueling sword worn with civilian dress during the same period.

Definition of broadsword in the English dictionary

The definition of broadsword in the dictionary is a broad-bladed sword used for cutting rather than stabbing Also called: backsword.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH BROADSWORD


abroad
əˈbrɔːd
accord
əˈkɔːd
afford
əˈfɔːd
award
əˈwɔːd
backsword
ˈbækˌsɔːd
billboard
ˈbɪlˌbɔːd
board
bɔːd
broad
brɔːd
Claude
klɔːd
ford
fɔːd
fraud
frɔːd
keyboard
ˈkiːˌbɔːd
lord
lɔːd
record
ˈrɛkɔːd
sawed
sɔːd
shortsword
ˈʃɔːtˌsɔːd
smallsword
ˈsmɔːlˌsɔːd
sord
sɔːd
sword
sɔːd
ward
wɔːd

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE BROADSWORD

broadener
broadish
Broadlands
broadleaf
broadleaved spindle tree
broadleaved whitebeam
broadleaves
broadline
broadloom
broadly
broadly based
Broadmoor
broadness
broadpiece
Broads
broadscale
broadsheet
broadside
broadside ballad
broadtail

WORDS THAT END LIKE BROADSWORD

at a word
codeword
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cussword
double-edged sword
foreword
in a word
keyword
misword
password
root word
samurai sword
the c-word
the last word
the n-word
the sword
the word
word
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Synonyms and antonyms of broadsword in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «broadsword» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF BROADSWORD

Find out the translation of broadsword to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of broadsword from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «broadsword» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

大刀
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

espadón
570 millions of speakers

English

broadsword
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

तलवार
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

نشرة مطوية
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

палаш
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

facão
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

চত্তড়া ধারবিশিষ্ট তরবারি
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

glaive
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Broadsword
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

breites Schwert
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

幅広の刀
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

날이 넓은 칼
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Broadsword
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

cây kiếm
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பட்டாக்கத்தி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

विस्तृत शब्द
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

pala
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

spadone
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

pałasz
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

палаш
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

paloș
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

σπάθα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

broadsword
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

breds
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

broads
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of broadsword

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «BROADSWORD»

The term «broadsword» is regularly used and occupies the 94.514 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «BROADSWORD» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about broadsword

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BROADSWORD»

Discover the use of broadsword in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to broadsword and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Highland Broadsword: Five Manuals of Scottish Regimental ...
Included are complete transcriptions of: "Anti-Pugilism" by Sinclair, illustrated with copper plate engravings; MacGregor's "Lectures on the Art of Defence;" "The Art of Defence on Foot with Broadsword and Saber" by Taylor; "Fencing ...
Paul Wagner, Mark Rector, 2003
2
Black Belt
INGLE BROADSWORD: xcellent quality blade made of genuine trong spring steel ofmedium flexibility, lade length is roughly 27J",and weight aries from 1 Ib. 6 oz. to 1 Ib. 12 oz. YPE 1: lain broadsword without any scabbard, andle is colorfully ...
3
Highland Broadsword: Lessons, Drills, and Practices
While designed for the broadsword, the techniques in this manual also work with the backsword and singlestick. This is a must-read for anyone interested in the historical use of Highland weapons or in the Western martial arts in general.
Christopher Scott Thompson, 2010
4
Herd register
Apr. 27,1886 40951 BROADswORD's MYRTLE Broadsword (7149) . . . . .. Rarus' Myrtle (16062)... May 2, 1886. 40952 PEGGY LIZETTE . . . . . . . . Broadsword ( 7149) . . . . . . Twin Lizette (4o942).. . . June 9,1886. 40953 ESTELLA or KILDARE .
5
The Whirling Circles of Ba Gua Zhang: The Art and Legends of ...
Li Cun Yi was known as "Single Saber Li" thanks to his use of the Ba Gua Broadsword. Li was a large man, which certainly helped him wield his weapon of choice, as the ba gua variation of the broadsword is almost twice the size of the ...
Frank Allen, Tina Chunna Zhang, 2007
6
Ss Empire Broadsword
High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! Empire Broadsword was an Type C1-S-AY-1 infantry landing ship built in 1943 as Cape Marshall.
Jesse Russell, Ronald Cohn, 2012
7
Annual Register of the United States Naval Academy, ...
Seamanship (I). Battalion artillery (3). , Seamanship (3). : Steam tactics (3). ; General quarters (3). Battalion infantry. . Battalion artillery. General quarters. Steam tactics. Battalion infantry. ' Seamanship. 2 Broadsword. 3 Steam. 4 ' Seamanship.
United States Naval Academy, 1893
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Official Catalogue of the Scottish History and Archaeology ...
Lobich also used a crowned head, 1584 to 1647. German blade. Proof marks near basket hilt as usual. Lent by Lord Archibald Campbell. 1386 Highland Broadsword, so-called Andrea Ferara, but a German blade. Name etched in the handle, ...
‎1901
9
The Realms of Atlantasia: The Game Master's Bible
31 — 39: scimitar of dexterity 41 — 49: scimitar of courage Table 5 (%) 01 — 09: broadsword of speed 11 - 19: broadsword of earth 21 - 29: broadsword of magic resist. 31 — 39: broadsword of dexterity 41 — 49: broadsword of courage Table ...
John Holland, 2011
10
Almost Paradise: The Broadsword Chronicles: Book One
The Broadsword Chronicles: Book One Steve Ruedlinger. rogue wave. The impact threw Molly overboard. JD's scream pierced the howl of the wind, and Kevin and Duke craned to see what had happened. Molly was gone. Before either could ...
Steve Ruedlinger, 2014

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BROADSWORD»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term broadsword is used in the context of the following news items.
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Time for a change
... be fitted with oars. For the army, "Operation Broadsword" will ensure contemporary munitions, while facilitating the rolling of dissident heads. «Sydney Morning Herald, Jul 15»
2
Hidden Family-Gaming Gems: Child of Light
In the first five minutes of the game, she picks up a broadsword and puts it to work battling the various nightmare creatures that haunt this ... «Pixelkin, Jul 15»
3
Kids and Money: Regulators have their eye on scams promising …
Most recently, state regulators in Illinois sued Broadsword Student Advantage, the operator of GetForgiven.org, to block the firm from preying on ... «The Idaho Statesman, Jul 15»
4
Exoskeletons and weapons that can't miss revealed as super …
BAE Systems' Broadsword range of devices revolve around a vest called Spine. Spine uses so-called e-textiles to wirelessly charge military ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
5
Mass Grave Reveals Ottoman Soldiers Fought To The Death In 16th …
Skeleton 3 also showed evidence of beheading with a blade wound—possibly from a broadsword—through a neck vertebra. Skeleton 1 ... «Forbes, Jul 15»
6
Weekend Hot Topic, part 2: Your dream video game remake
You and your opponent were a pair of broadsword-wielding Conan clones with a variety of moves and blocks which made for some quite ... «Metro, Jul 15»
7
The Last Witch Hunter exclusive photo: Vin Diesel plays immortal …
In the action adventure The Last Witch Hunter (Oct. 23), Diesel plays Kaulder, an immortal warrior with a flaming broadsword who's battled ... «Entertainment Weekly, Jul 15»
8
Chess Corner: The Highland charge: White to move and mate in 6
White gives the final swing of its broadsword and mates black by either moving its queen or rook to b7. The lesson this week is that even if your ... «Muskogee Daily Phoenix, Jul 15»
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Regulators have their eye on online scams promising student loan …
Most recently, state regulators in Illinois sued Broadsword Student Advantage, the operator of GetForgiven.org, to block the firm from preying on ... «Kansas City Star, Jul 15»
10
For Honor hands-on preview – Vikings vs. knights vs. samurai
It feels like it's taking a lot of effort to swing a broadsword around, and when it hits home you almost wince for the poor soul you're attempting to ... «Metro, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Broadsword [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/broadsword>. May 2024 ».
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