Phrase Hound found 22 phrases and 17 compound words that contain dagger. The most common are listed below. Open dagger in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 22
- double daggerThe typographical sign ‡ that is used to indicate a footnote or reference
- cloak-and-daggerMarked by menacing furtive secrecy, often with a melodramatic tint or espionage involved.
- dagger mothAny of various noctuid moths of the genus Acronicta, having black dagger-shaped markings on the forewings.
- dagger-axeAn ancient Chinese pole weapon, in use until the Han dynasty, consisting of a dagger-shaped blade mounted by its tang perpendicular to the pole's shaft.
- Spanish daggerAny of several species of flowering plant in the genus Yucca, especially Yucca gloriosa.
- Liaoning bronze dagger cultureAn archaeological culture dating from the Bronze Age in north-eastern China and parts of the Korean Peninsula, characterised by the high zinc content of the bronze daggers which it manufactured.
- dagger boardA sliding centreboard used in some Chinese junks and dinghies, allowing for speedy maneuvering.
- dagger-axesplural of dagger-axe: An ancient Chinese pole weapon, in use until the Han dynasty, consisting of a dagger-shaped blade mounted by its tang perpendicular to the pole's shaft.
- ear daggerA medieval dagger with a distinctive ear-shaped pommel
- kidney daggerSynonym of bollock dagger: A dagger with a distinctively shaped shaft having two oval swellings at the guard resembling the male testes.
- punch daggerAlternative form of push dagger: A short bladed dagger with a handle (often T-shaped) designed to be grasped in the hand with the blade protruding out from between the fingers.
- push daggerA short bladed dagger with a handle (often T-shaped) designed to be grasped in the hand with the blade protruding out from between the fingers.
- Swiss daggerA distinctive type of dagger used in Switzerland and by Swiss mercenaries during the 16th century, having two crescent-shaped, inward-bent metal bars delimiting the hilt.
- dagger mothsplural of dagger moth: Any of various noctuid moths of the genus Acronicta, having black dagger-shaped markings on the forewings.
- Quine daggerSynonym of Peirce arrow: The downward arrow symbol ↓ denoting the NOR operation.
- parrying daggerA medieval dagger usually wielded with the left hand. It was used primarily for parrying and defense, while the other hand held a longer, single handed sword like a rapier. Also known as a main gauche.
- stab yourself and pass the daggerHelp yourself to the alcoholic drink and then pass the bottle.
- dagger-sharpVery sharp
- mutton daggerThe penis.
- dagger boardsplural of dagger board: A sliding centreboard used in some Chinese junks and dinghies, allowing for speedy maneuvering.
- dagger of lathAny insufficient means of attack or defence.
- Bridport daggerA hangman's noose.
Compound words 17
- daggerboardA retractable centreboard that slides out to act as a keel.
- daggeryDaggerlike.
- bedaggeredFitted or equipped with a dagger
- daggerbladeThe blade of a dagger
- daggerlessWithout a dagger.
- daggerlikeResembling or characteristic of a dagger.
- daggermanSomeone who uses a dagger.
- daggerpointThe point or tip of a dagger.
- daggerproofResistant to being stabbed through with a dagger.
- daggertoothAny of the genus Anotopterus of aulopiform fish, with large mouths and sharp teeth.