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Sword

/sˈɔrd/
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(noun) A long bladed weapon with a grip and typically a pommel and crossguard (together forming a hilt), which is designed to cut, stab, slash and/or hack.

The pen is mightier than the sword.
This sword has a strange history.
CEFR Practice Quiz
In the exciting movie, the brave knight pulled his sharp ____ and prepared to defend the king from the invaders today.

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