RAPIER


Meaning of RAPIER in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ reɪpie(r) ]

( rapiers)

1.

A rapier is a very thin sword with a long sharp point.

N-COUNT

2.

If you say that someone has a rapier wit, you mean that they are very intelligent and quick at making clever comments or jokes in a conversation.

Julie Burchill is famous for her precocity and rapier wit.

ADJ : ADJ n

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