RAPIER

rapier. Rapier, n. a small sword used only in thrusting

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Ra″pi‐er (rā″pĭ‐ẽr), n. [[F. rapière, perhaps for raspière, and ultimately of German origin, akin to E. rasp, v.]] A straight sword, with a narrow and finely pointed blade, used only for thrusting. Rapier fish (Zoöl.), the swordfish. Grew.