saber

• Substantivo que designa um tipo de espada, geralmente com lâmina curva, usada na esgrima ou historicamente como arma de cavalaria.

A noun referring to a type of sword, typically with a curved blade, used in fencing or historically as a cavalry weapon.

1. B2formal

   A lightweight fencing sword with a V-shaped blade and a slightly curved guard, used in modern sport fencing.

   Sabre

   • The fencer won the match using a saber.
   • He practiced his saber technique for hours.
   • Saber fencing requires quick reflexes and precision.

2. Military swordB2formal

   A heavy, curved sword with a thick back, historically used by cavalry soldiers.

   Sabre

   • The cavalry officer drew his saber and charged.
   • The museum displayed a 19th-century cavalry saber.
   • He polished the antique saber until it shone.

   Sinônimoscavalry sword

• Verbo usado para expressar que se possui conhecimento ou informação sobre algo, ou que se tem ciência de um fato ou situação. Também indica conhecer alguém ou algo, ter familiaridade, ou saber fazer algo.

A verb used to express the act of having knowledge or information about something, or to be aware of a fact or situation.

1. Cut or injure with a saberC1formal

   To strike, cut, or wound someone using a saber, a type of curved sword.

   Golpear com sabre

   • The cavalryman sabered his opponent during the charge.
   • He was sabered in the arm during the duel.
   • The soldier sabered through the enemy's defenses.

   Sinônimoscutgashhackslashwound

2. Kill with a saberC1formal

   To cause death by using a saber as a weapon.

   Matar a golpes de sabre

   • The knight sabered the dragon in the final battle.
   • He was sabered in the heat of combat.
   • The general ordered his men to saber the fleeing enemies.