Lexical entry

サーベル

saaberu

A heavy cavalry sword with a curved blade and a single cutting edge.

Objects & ToolsPure GairaigoSource: Dutch

Meaning

A type of backsword with a curved blade associated with light cavalry of the early modern and Napoleonic periods.

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サーベルタイガー

A prehistoric feline known for its long, curved canine teeth.

サーブル

A fencing weapon with a flat blade and the discipline where hits are made with the edge and point.

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