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swords

noun

Form of sword , plural of sword.

Simple meaning

A suit in certain playing card decks, particularly those used in Spain and Italy, or those used for divination.

Pronunciation

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sawrdz
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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈsɔɹdz

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Definition

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noun

  1. plural of sword

    A suit in certain playing card decks, particularly those used in Spain and Italy, or those used for divination.

  2. plural of sword

    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.

  3. plural of sword

    A card of this suit.

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This meaning: A suit in certain playing card decks, particularly those used in Spain and Italy, or those used for divination.

Used this way, swords is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
Matter-of-fact
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

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Word Family

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Inflected forms

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  • swordnounBase word

    A cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard.

Related words

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  • sword dancingnounRelated term

    Any of various dances by men who step nimbly over swords or flourish them in the air.

  • sword dancenounRelated term

    Any of various dances by men who step nimbly over swords or flourish them in the air.

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