RAPIER

Rapier

A rapier is a slender, sharply pointed sword, ideally used for thrusting attacks, used mainly in Early Modern Europe during the 16th and 17th centuries.

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rapier

Noun

  1. A slender, straight, sharply pointed sword (double-edged, single-edged or edgeless).

Adjective

  1. Extremely sharp.
  2. Cutting smarts or keen wit.
    John is very quick on his feet during interviews by using his rapier responses.


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