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Meaning
Noun
●
In Nautical:
A
short sword
with a
curved
blade
, and a
convex
edge
; once used by
sailors
when
boarding
an
enemy
ship.
●
In Swords:
A
similarly
shaped
tool
; a machete.
Verb
●
To
cut back
(vegetation) with a
cut
lass.
Sourced from
Wiktionary
Origin
cutlass
English
coutelas
Middle French (ca. 1400-1600)
Sourced from
Etym
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Scimitar
Scythe
Cestus
Machete
Chaingun
Rapier
Broadsword
Halberd
Gladius
Carrack
Knife
Dagger
Sword
Blunderbuss
Chainsaw
Katana
Chisel
Revolver
Shovel
Mallet
Spear
Cutter
Screwdriver
Trowel
Switchblade
Sawing
Spade
Recurve Bow
Long Sword
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