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    rapier

    Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++
    Related topics: Weapons
    ra·pi·er /ˈreɪpiə $ -ər/ noun [countable]  PMWa long thin sword with two sharp edges 〔细长的〕双刃剑
    Examples from the Corpus
    rapier• If your review does not stop them, at least your rapier has sown confusion and dismay.    Origin rapier (1500-1600) French rapière
    ra·pi·er nounChineseSyllable
    Corpus sharp long two sword thin a with


    rapier
    ra‧pi‧er /ˈreɪpiə $ -ər/ noun [countable]
     Date: 1500-1600
     Language: French
     Origin: rapière
    a long thin sword with two sharp edges


    ra·pierBrE /ˈreɪpiə(r)/ 🔊NAmE /ˈreɪpiər/ 🔊 nouna long thin light sword that has two sharp edges 轻巧细长的双刃剑◆(figurative) rapier wit (= very quick and sharp) 敏锐的才思