n.
1) to draw, unsheathe a ~
2) to wield a ~
3) to cross ~s with smb. (now usu. fig .)
4) to thrust a ~ into
5) to sheathe a ~
6) ( misc. ) a double-edged, two-edged ~ ('smt. that can have opposite results to those intended')
n.
1) to draw, unsheathe a ~
2) to wield a ~
3) to cross ~s with smb. (now usu. fig .)
4) to thrust a ~ into
5) to sheathe a ~
6) ( misc. ) a double-edged, two-edged ~ ('smt. that can have opposite results to those intended')
The Bbi combinatory dictionary of English, a guide to word combinations. Комбинаторный словарь английского языка Bbi. Руководство по словосочетаниям. 2012