BACKSWORD

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does backsword mean? 

• BACKSWORD (noun)
  The noun BACKSWORD has 2 senses:

1. a stick used instead of a sword for fencing

2. a sword with only one cutting edge

  Familiarity information: BACKSWORD used as a noun is rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• BACKSWORD (noun)

Sense 1

Meaning:

A stick used instead of a sword for fencing

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Synonyms:

backsword; fencing stick; singlestick

Hypernyms ("backsword" is a kind of...):

stick (an implement consisting of a length of wood)

Sense 2

Meaning:

A sword with only one cutting edge

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Hypernyms ("backsword" is a kind of...):

blade; brand; steel; sword (a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard)