backsword (redirected from backswords)

back·sword  (bksôrd, -srd)

n.

1. A sword with only one cutting edge.

2. A one-handed fencing stick; a singlestick.

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backsword [ˈbækˌsɔːd]

n

1. (Military / Arms & Armour (excluding Firearms)) another name for broadsword

2. (Military / Arms & Armour (excluding Firearms)) Also called backswordsman a person who uses the backsword

3. (Individual Sports & Recreations / Fencing) a fencing stick with a basket-like protective hilt

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	backsword - a stick used instead of a sword for fencing fencing stick, singlestick stick - an implement consisting of a length of wood; "he collected dry sticks for a campfire"; "the kid had a candied apple on a stick"
	2.	backsword - a sword with only one cutting edge sword, steel, blade, brand - a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard