Definition of Rapier

1. Noun. A straight sword with a narrow blade and two edges.

Exact synonyms: Tuck
Generic synonyms: Blade, Brand, Steel, Sword

Definition of Rapier

1. n. A straight sword, with a narrow and finely pointed blade, used only for thrusting.

Definition of Rapier

1. a long, slender sword [n -S] : RAPIERED [adj]

Medical Definition of Rapier

1. A straight sword, with a narrow and finely pointed blade, used only for thrusting. Rapier fish, the swordfish. Origin: F. Rapiere, perhaps for raspiere, and ultimately of German origin, akin to E. Rasp, v. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Rapier

rapid canities
Rapid City
rapid climb
rapid decompression
rapid demineralization
rapid eye movement
rapid eye movements
rapid eye movement sleep
rapid eye movement sleep
rapid film changer
rapid growth
rapid plasma reagin
rapid plasma reagin test
rapid transit
rapier (current term)
rapier (current term)
rapiered
rapiers
rapilli
rapine
rapines
raping
rapini
rapist
rapists
raploch
raplochs
Rapoport-Luebering shunt
Rapoport test
Rappaport's acinus

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