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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).
ceremonial, dress
Samurai

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VERB + sword

be armed with, carry, hold, wear
draw, unsheathe
brandish, wield
cross (usually figurative)
The Governor crossed swords with Democrats over US policy.
thrust
I thrust my sword into his chest.
sheathe

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sword + NOUN

arm
belt
blade
stroke
fight

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PREPOSITION

sword of (often figurative)
the sword of justice

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PHRASES

be put to the sword
All the men were put to the sword (= killed).
the blade, edge, hilt, tip, etc. of a sword

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