Synonyms for rapier
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
A slender, straight, sharply pointed sword (double-edged, single-edged or edgeless), designed predominantly for thrusting; used during the Renaissance period of Europe for civilian duelling
Forms
- Plural
- rapiers → swords, foils, tucks…
Example sentences
- sword At his side, he carried an ivory and silver sword.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| rapier | rising | |
| sword | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 4 letters
- foil1, tuck1
- 5 letters
- sword1