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Meaning of "shortsword" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF SHORTSWORD

shortsword  [ˈʃɔːtˌsɔːd] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SHORTSWORD

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Shortsword 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 SHORTSWORD MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Classification of swords

The English-language terminology used in the classification of swords is imprecise, and has varied widely over time, with terms such as "broadsword", "long sword", "short-sword", and "two-handed sword" being used to group together weapons with no particular relation to one another. However, in modern times many of these have been given specific meanings. Some of these terms originate contemporary with the weapon they refer to, others are modern or early modern terms used by antiquarians, curators, and modern-day sword enthusiasts for historical swords. Terminology was further complicated by terms introduced or misinterpreted in the 19th century by antiquarians, and in 20th century pop culture. Also the addition of new terms to the mix such as "great sword", "zweihänder", and "cut-and-thrust sword". Historical European Martial Arts associations have turned the term spada da lato, a term that was coined by Italian curators, into "side-sword". Furthermore, there is a disregard for the use of the term broadsword by these associations. All these newly introduced or redefined sword terms add to the confusion of the matter.

Definition of shortsword in the English dictionary

The definition of shortsword in the dictionary is a short-bladed sword.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SHORTSWORD


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

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SHORTSWORD

shorthand
shorthand notebook
shorthand notes
shorthand typing
shorthand typist
shorthand writer
shorthold tenancy
shorthorn
shortia
shortie
shorties
shortish
shortlist
shortly
shortness
shortness of breath
shorts
shortsheet
shortstop
shorty

WORDS THAT END LIKE SHORTSWORD

at a word
codeword
crossword
cryptic crossword
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
written word

Synonyms and antonyms of shortsword in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «shortsword» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SHORTSWORD

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

Translator English - Chinese

短剑
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

espada corta
570 millions of speakers

English

shortsword
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

shortsword
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

shortsword
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

короткий меч
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

shortsword
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ক্ষুদ্র তরবারী
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

épée courte
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Shortsword
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Kurzschwert
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ショートソード
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

shortsword
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Shortsword
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

shortsword
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

shortsword
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

Shortsword
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

kısa kılıç
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

spada corta
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Krótki miecz
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

короткий меч
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Sabie scurtă
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

shortsword
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

shortsword
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

shortsword
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

shortsword
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of shortsword

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SHORTSWORD»

The term «shortsword» is normally little used and occupies the 122.787 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SHORTSWORD» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «shortsword» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «shortsword» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

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

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SHORTSWORD»

Discover the use of shortsword in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to shortsword and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion: Officical Game Guide
Tine Iron shortsword Iron Shortsword. fine Iron Longsword Iron Longsword, Fine Iron Claymore Iron Claymore. Fine Steel Dagger Steel Dagger, fine Steel Shonsword Steel Shortsword. Fine Steel Longsword Steel Longsword. fine Steel  ...
Peter Olafson, Prima Games, Erik Caponi, 2006
2
Kingdoms of Legend: Dragon Challenge
Melee +5 holy mithral shortsword of speed (+31) +31/+26/+21 (1d6+8+2d6 holy vs. evil/17-20) or +2 keen mithral dagger of returning +27/+22/+17 (1d4+5/17-20) Two Weapon Fighting Primary Hand +5 holy mithral shortsword of speed (+29) ...
Allen Drees, Jr.
3
The Gods of Mars
That his respect for me was greater than it should have been for a slave was quite apparent from the fact that during the balance of the return journey he walked or stood always behind me, a drawn shortsword in his hand. The return to the Sea ...
Edgar Rice Burroughs, 1918
4
Complete John Carter Mars of Edgar Rice Burroughs- A ...
“And now Ifind thatI have left my shortsword in the Thark's cell. Go you on,I'll return and fetch it.” “As you will, Tan Gama,” replied he who had before spoken. “ We shall see youabove directly.” “Yes,” replied Tars Tarkas, and turned as though to ...
Edgar Rice Burroughs
5
Transit to Scorpio: Dray Prescot #1
I nodded toward the shortsword. He smiled. "It matters not to me," I said. "But make haste." Then, for he was a fine-looking young man and, as I was to discover , Hap Loder was steel-true honest and fearless, I added: "But I think you would do  ...
Alan Burt Akers, 2005
6
Classic Martian Stories Vol. 1
His companions had returned here,and we now overheard a portion oftheir conversation. "What can be detaining TanGama?" askedone. "He certainly could not be all this time fetching his shortsword from the Thark's cell," spoke another.
Edgar Rice Burroughs, H. G. Wells, Stanley G. Weinbaum, 2014
7
John Carter's Chronicles of Mars
I have left my shortsword in the Thark's cell. Go you on, I'll return and fetch it.” “As you will, Tan Gama,”replied he who hadbefore spoken. “We shall seeyou above directly.” “Yes,” replied Tars Tarkas, and turned as though to retrace his steps to ...
Edgar Rice Burroughs, 2013
8
Delphi Works of Edgar Rice Burroughs (Illustrated):
“He certainly could not be all this time fetching his shortsword from the Thark's cell,” spoke another. “His shortsword?” asked awoman. “What meanyou?” “Tan Gama lefthis shortsword in the Thark's cell,” explained the first speaker, “andleft ...
Edgar Rice Burroughs, 2014
9
Delphi Complete Works of Edgar Rice Burroughs (Illustrated):
“He certainly could not be all this time fetching his shortsword from the Thark's cell,” spoke another. “His shortsword?” asked awoman. “What meanyou?” “Tan Gama lefthis shortsword in the Thark's cell,” explained the first speaker, “andleft ...
Edgar Rice Burroughs, 2014
10
The Delian Cycle: The Saga of Dray Prescot omnibus #1
I nodded toward the shortsword. He smiled. “It matters not to me,” I said. “But make haste.” Then, for he was a fine-looking young man and, as I was to discover , Hap Loder was steel-true honest and fearless, I added: “But I think you would do  ...
Alan Burt Akers, 2009

2 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SHORTSWORD»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term shortsword is used in the context of the following news items.
1
City Business
I put on a pair of sunglasses (for safety and fashion) and pick up a foam shortsword. As the chest piece beeps with life, I begin the duel with my opponent. «urbanmilwaukee, May 15»
2
New Halo toys this autumn
... UNSC Flame Marines, a 221 piece Covenant Arbiter, UNSC Mongoose, UNSC Arctic Wolverine, Covenant Wraith, the flying UNSC Shortsword and UNSC ... «MCV, May 10»

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