I can hold my own, both with single rapier, backsword, sword and dagger, broadsword, or case of falchions.
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Broadsword
/ˈbɹɔd.sɔɹd/
Synonyms for "broadsword" (3 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: foil, greatsword, sword.
- Sentence evidence is available for broadsword, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from derived_reverse, opengloss.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "broadsword".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "broadsword"
Keep "broadsword" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "broadsword" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "broadsword", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "broadsword" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
5 entriesMore specific
1 entriesCollocations
6 entriesbroadsword bladebroadsword gripbroadsword hiltbroadsword weightmedieval broadswordtwo handed broadsword
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
1 entriesTranslations
15 translations across 15 languages.
Ancient Greek
1 entries- ῥομφαία noun (longsword with a broad cutting blade)
Chinese Mandarin
1 entries- 闊劍 /阔剑 noun (longsword with a broad cutting blade)
Czech
1 entries- široký meč noun (longsword with a broad cutting blade)
Finnish
1 entries- leveämiekka noun (longsword with a broad cutting blade)
French
1 entries- estramaçon noun (longsword with a broad cutting blade)
Hungarian
1 entries- pallos noun (longsword with a broad cutting blade)
Irish
1 entries- claíomh leathan noun (longsword with a broad cutting blade)
Italian
1 entries- spadone noun (longsword with a broad cutting blade)
Japanese
1 entries- ブロードソード noun (longsword with a broad cutting blade)
Latin
1 entries- spatha noun (longsword with a broad cutting blade)
Manx
1 entries- cliwe daa laue noun (longsword with a broad cutting blade)
Marathi
1 entries- ब्रॉडसॉर्ड noun (longsword with a broad cutting blade)
Russian
1 entries- пала́ш noun (longsword with a broad cutting blade)
Swahili
1 entries- upanga mpana noun (longsword with a broad cutting blade)
Swedish
1 entries- huggvärja noun (longsword with a broad cutting blade)
Sample sentences
12 total sentences available.
The principal distinction between the broadsword and the rapier is, that the latter is formed only for thrusting, while the former is adapted for cutting also. Indeed, those who use the broadsword are, in my opinion, too apt to neglect the use of the point, and to give their attention almost exclusively to the cuts.
Source: wiktionary
One version of the broadsword, the Highland broadsword, was adopted as the national sword of Scotland. Another, the schiavona, was Italy's version of the weapon.
Source: wiktionary
The Brythunian's arm drew back; the ancient broadsword with its strange, clawed quillons arcked spinning through the air.
Source: wiktionary
Showing 4 of 12 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "broadsword"?
Closest matches include foil, greatsword, sword.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "broadsword"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.