noun
ADJECTIVE
▪ long , short
▪ sharp
▪ double-edged , two-edged ( both figurative )
▪
The potential financial boost is a double-edged ~ (= has advantages and disadvantages) .
▪ ceremonial , dress
▪ Samurai
VERB + SWORD
▪ be armed with , carry , hold , wear
▪ draw , unsheathe
▪ brandish , wield
▪ cross ( usually figurative )
▪
The Governor crossed ~s with Democrats over US policy.
▪ thrust
▪
I thrust my ~ into his chest.
▪ sheathe
SWORD + NOUN
▪ arm
▪ belt
▪ blade
▪ stroke
▪ fight
PREPOSITION
▪ ~ of ( often figurative )
▪
the ~ of justice
PHRASES
▪ be put to the ~
▪
All the men were put to the ~ ( = killed ).
▪ the blade, edge, hilt, tip, etc. of a ~