Sword (noun)

1. A weapon consisting of a long, sharp-edged, pointed blade and a hilt.
2. A weapon that is used for cutting and thrusting.
3. A weapon that is typically used for hand-to-hand combat.
4. A weapon that is often associated with medieval and ancient times.
5. A weapon that is used in duels and ceremonial occasions.

Origin:

From old english sword, from proto-germanic *surdiz ("sword"), from proto-indo-european *sérh₂d ("lon.g")

Examples:

1. He drew his sword and charged at the enemy.
2. She was skilled with a sword.
3. The sword was a family heirloom.
4. The sword was used in the ceremony to knight the king.
5. He had a collection of swords.