sword

A weapon consisting typically of a long, straight or slightly curved, pointed blade having one or two cutting edges and set into a hilt.

An instrument of death or destruction.

The use of force, as in war.

Military power or jurisdiction.

(at swords’ points) Ready for a fight.

(put to the sword) To kill; slay.

To strike or slash with a sword.

One of the standards upon which oscillates the slay or lathe of a loom.

A bar or blade, in a measuring-machine, upon which cloths are rolled or wound.