rapier

The word “rapier” has 2 syllables: ra-pier

It's pronounced as /ˈreɪpɪər/


What is synonym and antonym for rapier?

In the thesaurus, “rapier” has 51 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for rapier along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for rapier

  • backsword
  • bayonet
  • bilbo
  • bill
  • blade
  • bodkin
  • bolo
  • bowie knife
  • brand
  • broadsword
  • claymore
  • cleaver
  • creese
  • curtana
  • cutlas
  • cutlass
  • cutter
  • dagger
  • damascus blade
  • dirk
  • epee
  • estoc
  • falchion
  • foil
  • glaive
  • hack
  • hanger
  • jackknife
  • knife
  • kris
  • machete
  • pocketknife
  • poniard
  • saber
  • sabre
  • scalpel
  • scimitar
  • scimiter
  • shank
  • sheath knife
  • shiv
  • smallsword
  • spadroon
  • steel
  • stiletto
  • stylet
  • switch knife
  • switchblade
  • toledo
  • weapon
  • yataghan

Meanings of rapier

  • noun
    1. A slender, straight, sharply pointed sword (double-edged, single-edged or edgeless).
  • adjective
    1. Extremely sharp.
    2. Cutting; employing keen wit.

Example Sentences

  • The fencing champion skillfully wielded his rapier, parrying each attack with precision.
  • The rapier was a popular weapon among European nobles during the 16th and 17th centuries.
  • He brandished his rapier with elegance, ready for the duel that awaited him.
  • The swordsman’s rapier gleamed in the sunlight as he stepped into the arena.
  • The rapier was designed for thrusting rather than cutting, making it ideal for quick, precise attacks.

On this page you'll find 51 synonyms or another words to rapier, such as: backsword, bayonet, bilbo, bill, blade, bodkin, bolo.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

jackknives

  • bayonets
  • belly flops
  • bodkins
  • bolos
  • bowie knifes
  • bowie knives
  • cleavers
  • cutlasses
  • cutters
  • daggers
  • descents
  • dips
  • dirks
  • dives
  • drops
  • falls
  • hacks
  • headers
  • immersions
  • knives
  • machetes
  • pitches
  • plumps
  • plunges
  • pocketknives
  • poniards
  • rapiers
  • sabers
  • sabres
  • scalpels
  • shanks
  • sheath knives
  • shivs
  • slips
  • spills
  • steels
  • stilettoes
  • stilettos
  • stumbles
  • stylets
  • submersions
  • swan dives
  • switch knives
  • switchblades
  • swords
  • tumbles
  • yataghans

sabres

  • blades
  • brands
  • broadswords
  • cutlasses
  • rapiers
  • scimitars
  • smallswords
  • steels
  • swords

saber

  • blade
  • brand
  • broadsword
  • cutlass
  • rapier
  • scimitar
  • smallsword
  • steel
  • sword

sabre

  • backsword
  • bayonet
  • bilbo
  • blade
  • bolo
  • brand
  • broadsword
  • claymore
  • creese
  • curtana
  • cutlas
  • cutlass
  • cutter
  • cutting edge
  • dagger
  • damascus blade
  • dirk
  • edge
  • epee
  • estoc
  • falchion
  • foil
  • glaive
  • hanger
  • kris
  • lance
  • lancet
  • machete
  • point
  • rapier
  • ripper
  • saber
  • scalpel
  • scimitar
  • scimiter
  • scythe
  • shank
  • shiv
  • sickle
  • skewer
  • skiver
  • smallsword
  • spadroon
  • steel
  • stiletto
  • switchblade
  • sword
  • tickler
  • toledo

jackknife

  • bayonet
  • belly flop
  • bodkin
  • bolo
  • bowie knife
  • cannonball
  • cleaver
  • cutlass
  • cutter
  • dagger
  • descent
  • dip
  • dirk
  • dive
  • drop
  • fall
  • gainer
  • hack
  • header
  • immersion
  • knife
  • machete
  • pitch
  • plump
  • plunge
  • pocketknife
  • poniard
  • rapier
  • saber
  • sabre
  • scalpel
  • shank
  • sheath knife
  • shiv
  • slip
  • spill
  • steel
  • stiletto
  • stumble
  • stylet
  • submersion
  • swallow dive
  • swan dive
  • switch knife
  • switchblade
  • sword
  • tumble
  • yataghan

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