rapier — English Dictionary

Noun

1. A slender, straight, sharply pointed sword (double-edged, single-edged or edgeless), designed predominantly for thrusting; used during the Renaissance period of Europe for civilian duelling

   Examples

   More examples (2)

   […] In his lawless fit, Behind the arras hearing something stir, Whips out his rapier, cries ‘A rat, a rat!’ And in this brainish apprehension kills The unseen good old man.

   The man beside him with the earrings and the big black case proceeded to unlock it. He took out of it two long Italian rapiers, with splendid steel hilts and blades, which he planted point downwards in the lawn.

Adjective

1. Extremely sharp.

   Usage

   • not-comparable

2. Cutting; employing keen wit.

   Usage

   • not-comparable

   Examples

   John is very quick on his feet during interviews by using his rapier responses.

Noun

1. a straight sword with a narrow blade and two edges

   Synonyms

   tuck

   Broader terms

   swordbladebrandsteel