Phrase Hound found 97 phrases and 96 compound words that contain sword. The most common are listed below. Open sword in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 97
- put to the swordTo execute, especially by using a sword.
- double-edged swordA benefit that is also a liability, especially a benefit that carries some significant but not-so-obvious cost or risk.
- sword of stateA sword used as part of the regalia, symbolizing the power of a monarch to use the might of the state against its enemies.
- sword letterin Nordic folklore: an amulet, a type of "galder letter" (worn written spell), which protects against damage in war, especially sword wounds
- sword of DamoclesA thing or situation which causes a prolonged state of impending doom or misfortune.
- Newton's flaming laser swordA philosophical razor which states that propositions or claims that cannot be resolved through experiment or observation are not worth debating.
- sword-swallowerAlternative form of sword swallower.
- sword and sorceryOf or pertaining to a genre of narratives—including short stories, novels, television shows, films, and computer games—which combines wizardry and other fantastical supernatural elements with violent combat using pre-modern weaponry.
- bastard swordAny of the large, straight-bladed European swords used with either one or two hands; a longsword.
- Sword BeachA beach in the Ouistreham and Saint-Aubin-sur-Mer, Calvados department, Normandy, France; the easternmost amphibious invasion zone during the D-Day invasions.
- sword and sandalOf or relating to a genre of books or films relating fantasy-adventure tales involving heroic exploits in ancient or biblical times.
- sword-breakerA short sword or dagger with a deeply notched or toothed blade, or with secondary projections, designed to catch or grapple an opponent's weapon.
- flaming swordA metal sword wreathed in or emitting flames, appearing as a symbol or supernatural weapon in many mythologies.
- sword knotA type of ribbon attached to the hilt of a sword, originally as a way of fastening it to the wrist, but later chiefly as an ornament.
- sword danceA dance featuring swords as props.
- the pen is mightier than the swordMore influence and power can be usurped by writing than by fighting.
- sword swallowingThe act of passing a sword through the mouth and down the esophagus to the stomach, and then removing it.
- Sword of OrionSynonym of Orion's Sword: A bright asterism forming a line beneath Orion's Belt, consisting on the star cluster Collinder 73, the star 42 Orionis, the Orion Nebula, and the bright star Hatysa.
- Orion's SwordA bright asterism forming a line beneath Orion's Belt, consisting on the star cluster Collinder 73, the star 42 Orionis, the Orion Nebula, and the bright star Hatysa.
- Amazon swordAny plant in the genus Echinodorus.
- bearing swordAn oversized ceremonial sword usually carried by a squire or servant during parades to demonstrate the wealth and status of its owner, and not intended for combat.
- broad swordAlternative form of broadsword: A type of early modern sword that has a broad double-edged blade for cutting (as opposed to the more slender thrust-oriented rapier) and typically a basket hilt.
- coin-sworda type of Chinese numismatic charms that were primarily used in southern China to ward off evil spirits and malicious influences
- court swordA light ceremonial sword worn as part of court dress.
- great swordAlternative spelling of greatsword: Any large(er) sword, often with the idea of hewing rather than thrusting.
Compound words 96
- swordfishA large marine fish with a long, pointed bill, Xiphias gladius.
- swardEarth which grass has grown into the upper layer of; greensward, sod, turf; (countable) a portion of such earth.
- broadswordA type of early modern sword that has a broad double-edged blade for cutting (as opposed to the more slender thrust-oriented rapier) and typically a basket hilt.
- longswordAny type of sword that is comparatively long; depending on context, applied to swords of the Bronze Age, Migration period, Viking Age and Renaissance era.
- greatswordAny large(er) sword, often with the idea of hewing rather than thrusting.
- swordsmithA maker of swords.
- swordlengthA distance equal to the length of a sword.
- swordmistressA female expert or consummate swordfighter.
- backswordA sword with one sharp edge.
- shortswordA sword of a class generally shorter than one meter, but longer than a dagger.