rapier
The word “rapier” has 2 syllables: ra-pier
It's pronounced as /ˈreɪpɪər/
What is synonym and antonym for rapier?
In the thesaurus, “rapier” has 51 synonyms.
Here are synonyms for rapier along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for rapier
- backsword
- bayonet
- bilbo
- bill
- blade
- bodkin
- bolo
- bowie knife
- brand
- broadsword
- claymore
- cleaver
- creese
- curtana
- cutlas
- cutlass
- cutter
- dagger
- damascus blade
- dirk
- epee
- estoc
- falchion
- foil
- glaive
- hack
- hanger
- jackknife
- knife
- kris
- machete
- pocketknife
- poniard
- saber
- sabre
- scalpel
- scimitar
- scimiter
- shank
- sheath knife
- shiv
- smallsword
- spadroon
- steel
- stiletto
- stylet
- switch knife
- switchblade
- toledo
- weapon
- yataghan
Meanings of rapier
- noun
- A slender, straight, sharply pointed sword (double-edged, single-edged or edgeless).
- adjective
- Extremely sharp.
- Cutting; employing keen wit.
Example Sentences
- The fencing champion skillfully wielded his rapier, parrying each attack with precision.
- The rapier was a popular weapon among European nobles during the 16th and 17th centuries.
- He brandished his rapier with elegance, ready for the duel that awaited him.
- The swordsman’s rapier gleamed in the sunlight as he stepped into the arena.
- The rapier was designed for thrusting rather than cutting, making it ideal for quick, precise attacks.
On this page you'll find 51 synonyms or another words to rapier, such as: backsword, bayonet, bilbo, bill, blade, bodkin, bolo.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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machete
saber
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- backsword
- bayonet
- bilbo
- blade
- bolo
- brand
- broadsword
- claymore
- creese
- curtana
- cutlas
- cutlass
- cutter
- cutting edge
- dagger
- damascus blade
- dirk
- edge
- epee
- estoc
- falchion
- foil
- glaive
- hanger
- kris
- lance
- lancet
- machete
- point
- rapier
- ripper
- saber
- scalpel
- scimitar
- scimiter
- scythe
- shank
- shiv
- sickle
- skewer
- skiver
- smallsword
- spadroon
- steel
- stiletto
- switchblade
- sword
- tickler
- toledo