Glaive

Word GLAIVE
Character 6
Hyphenation glaive
Pronunciations /ɡleɪv/

Definitions and meanings of "Glaive"

What do we mean by glaive?

A sword, especially a broadsword. noun

See glave. noun

A weapon formerly used, consisting of a large blade fixed on the end of a pole, whose edge was on the outside curve; also, a light lance with a long sharp-pointed head. noun

A sword; -- used poetically and loosely. noun

A weapon formerly used, consisting of a large blade fixed on the end of a pole, whose edge was on the outside curve. noun

A light lance with a long sharp-pointed head. noun

A sword. noun

A light lance with a long, sharp-pointed head.

A weapon consisting of a pole with a large blade fixed on the end, the edge of which is on the outside curve.

A sword, particularly a broadsword.

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The word "glaive" in example sentences

They are accounted one of the most ancient clans in the Highlands, and it is certain they were a people of original Celtic descent, and occupied at one period very extensive possessions in Perthshire and Argyleshire, which they imprudently continued to hold by the coir a glaive, that is, the right of the sword. ❋ Unknown (2005)

Tyrande quickly threw her glaive, which sliced the nearest root. ❋ Richard A. Knaak (2010)

Then her gaze returned to the glaive … and her determination hardened. ❋ Richard A. Knaak (2010)

The high priestess shot a glance toward the glaive—it was still by the blankets, where it had been before the intruders had burst in. ❋ Richard A. Knaak (2010)

With the whirling glaive and the light of Elune, she cut a swath through the infernal ranks. ❋ Richard A. Knaak (2010)

Before Malfurion could ask who she meant, Tyrande brought the glaive up in a salute and murmured something in the hidden tongue of the Sisterhood. ❋ Richard A. Knaak (2010)

She brandished the glaive, which made Lucan step back in concern. ❋ Richard A. Knaak (2010)

My time away from my calling would hardly have left me high in his opinion … His eyes shifted to the glaive, which now lay up on the table. ❋ Richard A. Knaak (2010)

Her glaive sliced through three branches before the deadly leaves could touch the duo. ❋ Richard A. Knaak (2010)

Tyrande was on her feet, the glaive ready to throw. ❋ Richard A. Knaak (2010)

“Near…” Eyes widening, Tyrande gripped her glaive…and suddenly rushed into the mist. ❋ Richard A. Knaak (2010)

Quickly, she returned her attention to the glaive. ❋ Richard A. Knaak (2010)

Aware of the many threats looming in the world, Tyrande practiced often with the glaive. ❋ Richard A. Knaak (2010)

The high priestess expertly slipped off while still using her whirling glaive to cut at whatever branch snagged at them. ❋ Richard A. Knaak (2010)

Tyrande took up a stand in front of the archdruid and threw the moonlight glaive. ❋ Richard A. Knaak (2010)

She quickly stepped back to the hippogryph and seized from the side of the saddle her glaive. ❋ Richard A. Knaak (2010)

Rising, Tyrande solemnly said, If Elune grants it, what power I wield both with my glaive and through my prayers to her will I offer! ❋ Richard A. Knaak (2010)

But the glaive only caused the upper and lower halves to momentarily part. ❋ Richard A. Knaak (2010)

The night elf moved with impressive grace and the glaive she carried was one that required strength and long training. ❋ Richard A. Knaak (2010)

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