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broadsword Synonyms
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• noun (Context 1)
A general term used informally in fantasy and popular culture to describe any heavy, wide-bladed medieval sword.
Usage Example
"The knight in the novel drew a heavy longsword to defend the castle gates against the invaders."
Strong
longsword
Weak
claymore
• noun (Context 2)
A sword with a straight, broad, flat blade primarily designed for cutting rather than thrusting, typically featuring a basket hilt and intended for one-handed use.
Usage Example
"The museum displayed an impressive collection of Scottish highland broadswords used during the Jacobite risings."
Strong
backsword
sword
Weak
blade
Opposites of broadsword
Looking for antonyms? The opposite of broadsword varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites:
foil
rapier
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Broadsword. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/broadsword