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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD CLAYMORE

From Gaelic claidheamh mōr great sword.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF CLAYMORE

claymore  [ˈkleɪˌmɔː] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CLAYMORE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Claymore is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES CLAYMORE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

claymore

Claymore

A claymore is the Scottish variant of the late medieval two-handed longsword. It is characterised as having a cross hilt of forward-sloping quillons with quatrefoil terminations. It was in use from the 15th to 17th centuries.

Definition of claymore in the English dictionary

The definition of claymore in the dictionary is a large two-edged broadsword used formerly by Scottish Highlanders. Other definition of claymore is a US type of antipersonnel mine.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH CLAYMORE


Baltimore
ˈbɔːltɪˌmɔː
Barrymore
ˈbærɪˌmɔː
Blackmore
ˈblækˌmɔː
Broadmoor
ˈbrɔːdˌmɔː
furthermore
ˈfɜːðəˌmɔː
hackamore
ˈhækəˌmɔː
Hawksmoor
ˈhɔːksˌmɔː
massymore
ˈmæsɪˌmɔː
mattamore
ˈmætəˌmɔː
Mentmore
ˈmɛntˌmɔː
nathemore
ˈneɪθəˌmɔː
nethermore
ˈneðəˌmɔː
Pasmore
ˈpæsˌmɔː
Passmore
ˈpɑːsˌmɔː
pickmaw
ˈpɪkˌmɔː
sagamore
ˈsæɡəˌmɔː
sophomore
ˈsɒfəˌmɔː
sycamore
ˈsɪkəˌmɔː
sycomore
ˈsɪkəˌmɔː
whiggamore
ˈwɪɡəˌmɔː

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CLAYMORE

claxon
clay
clay court
clay mineral
clay pigeon
clay pipe
clay pit
clay road
clay-pigeon
clay-pigeon shooting
clay-with-flints
claybank
clayey
clayish
claylike
claymation
claypan
claystone
claytonia
clayware

WORDS THAT END LIKE CLAYMORE

any more
anymore
Aviemore
con amore
evermore
farthermore
Fillmore
for evermore
forevermore
more
Mount Rushmore
nevermore
oboe d´amore
Patmore
Rushmore
Tullamore
viola d´amore
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Synonyms and antonyms of claymore in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «claymore» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF CLAYMORE

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

Translator English - Chinese

双刃刀
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

claymore
570 millions of speakers

English

claymore
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

क्लेमार
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

أرضي
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

клеймор
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

claymore
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

তরবারবিশেষ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

claymore
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Claymore
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Breitschwert
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

両刃の大刀
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

클레이 모어
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Claymore
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

kiếm hai mặt đều bén
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கிளைமோர்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

चिकणमाती
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

kılıç
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

claymore
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Claymore
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

клеймор
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Claymore
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

claymore
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

claymore
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

minan
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

claymore
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of claymore

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CLAYMORE»

The term «claymore» is quite widely used and occupies the 32.980 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «CLAYMORE» OVER TIME

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

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CLAYMORE»

Discover the use of claymore in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to claymore and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Claymore
A battle begins between rebel Claymore warriors and the Organization that created them.
Norihiro Yagi, 2012
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Ethan Claymore
The play takes place the week before Christmas, as struggling egg farmer/artist, Ethan Claymore meets a woman who could turn his life around, and receives a visit from his estranged, and recently-deceased, older brother.
Norm Foster, 1998
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Investing with Intelligent ETFs, Chapter 9 - Claymore Securities
Following is a chapter from Investing with Intelligent ETFs, the first book to explain the ins and outs of this new wave of Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) to the individual investor.
Max Isaacman, 2008
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The Harp and Claymore
"This classic collection, recently reprinted, is comprised of pastorals, marches, strathspeys and reels, hornpipes, laments and songs in memory of a romantic and patriotic past.
J. Scott Skinner, Gavin Greig, 1984
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Training Circular TC 3-22.23 (FM 23-23) M18A1 Claymore ...
2-11 Figure 2-12. Arming an M18A1 claymore munition equipped with a nonelectrical firing system . ... 2-15 Figure 2-16. Removing the igniter from the spool and pulling the igniter safety pin at the M18A1 claymore munition firing position .
United States Government US Army, 2013
6
The Reconciliation of Randall Claymore
minds that if Claymore and Maddocks ever did come to light, they would make a clean breast of it, and tell how they had been led into it by the villainous Nedeau. After some days they entered the Bay of Biscay, and later the Gironde River, and  ...
Edwin Ninyon Chaloner Barnes, 1902
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Claymore: a story of Texas
What is this 'Claymore' that we are apparently intending to try and reach?” Her name was Welsh-Irish by the sound of it. The almost olive complexion and sloe eyes suggested that at least some of the Spanish Armada had reached the Irish ...
D. V. Pyle
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The Claymore Legacy
The resulting impressive twelve-room structure soon became known in those parts as Claymore House. Jenny thought it was the grandest house around, even counting Thickets where the Marshes lived. Anna Louise acted as if she had her  ...
Marion Kelley Bullock, 2011
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Claymore, Vol. 4: Marked for Death
In a world where monsters called Yoma prey on humans and live among them in disguise, humanity's only hope is a new breed of warrior known as Claymores.
Norihiro Yagi, 2011
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Claymore, Vol. 11: Kindred of Paradise
In a world where monsters called Yoma prey on humans and live among them in disguise, humanity's only hope is a new breed of warrior known as Claymores.
Norihiro Yagi, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CLAYMORE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term claymore is used in the context of the following news items.
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Nicolas Godin - "Widerstehe Doch Der Sünde" Video
By Gabriela Tully Claymore @gabrielajunetc / July 7, 2015 - 3:19 pm. French futurist-pop duo Air have been on hiatus since releasing Le Voyage Dans La Lune ... «Stereogum, Jul 15»
2
Dove Center welcomes 5 new trustees for 2015
Departing the Dove board this year are Paula Claymore and Rachel Naegeli. “Sadly, with each year we must say goodbye to others who have ... «St George News, Jul 15»
3
Dubious Kill Lists Started Long Before Drones and Included States
(U.S. claymore and tank mines were always used to cover Contra retreats while sending messages of fear and death to those who tried to ... «Axis of Logic, Jul 15»
4
Brothers, And Survivors, In Arms
Those below stood ready to blow Claymore anti-personnel mines and rake the area with grenades and small arms fire. When the men on top ... «Hartford Courant, Jul 15»
5
The write stuff: Silma Hill by Iain Maloney
Over the years Sangster's clumsy fingers had unearthed Roman coins, shards of pottery, even a claymore. Finds he dutifully handed over to ... «Scotsman, Jul 15»
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Bridge work to improve Tamworth town centre and Ventura links is …
Cllr Steve Claymore said: "The Ladybridge works and the wider Gateways Project is a crucial part of our long-term, ongoing work to improve ... «Tamworth Herald, Jul 15»
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The 5 Best Videos Of The Week
By Gabriela Tully Claymore @gabrielajunetc / July 3, 2015 - 1:23 pm. Tom's off 5 Best Videos duty this week, so I'm taking over. The last time I was tasked with ... «Stereogum, Jul 15»
8
Year Of Volunteering Landed Veteran In Vietnam
As the men completed their patrol, they returned to the base's perimeter, which was protected by layers of barbed wire and claymore mines. «Greeneville Sun, Jul 15»
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Advent Claymore Convertible Sec & Inc Fd Declares $0.09 Monthly …
Advent Claymore Convertible Sec & Inc Fd logo Advent Claymore Convertible Sec & Inc Fd (NYSE:AVK) announced a monthly dividend on ... «Dakota Financial News, Jul 15»
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Today's Morning Outlook: Western Asset/Claymore Inflation-Linked …
Western Asset/Claymore Inflation-Linked Opportunities & Income Fund (WIW) finished above average on Wednesday with a 7-day performance ... «WallStreet Scope, Jul 15»

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