Collocations for sword - noun
ADJECTIVE
long,
short
sharp
double-edged, two-edged (both figurative)
The potential financial boost is a double-edged sword (= has advantages and disadvantages).
sharp
double-edged, two-edged (both figurative)
The potential financial boost is a double-edged sword (= has advantages and disadvantages).
ceremonial,
dress
Samurai
Samurai
VERB + sword
be armed with,
carry,
hold,
wear
draw, unsheathe
brandish, wield
cross (usually figurative)
The Governor crossed swords with Democrats over US policy.
draw, unsheathe
brandish, wield
cross (usually figurative)
The Governor crossed swords with Democrats over US policy.
thrust
I thrust my sword into his chest.
I thrust my sword into his chest.
sheathe
PHRASES
be put to the sword
All the men were put to the sword (= killed).
All the men were put to the sword (= killed).
the blade, edge, hilt, tip, etc. of a sword