a weapon having various forms but consisting typically of a long, straight or slightly curved blade, sharp-edged on one or both sides, with one end pointed and the other fixed in a hilt or handle.

this weapon as the symbol of military power, punitive justice, authority, etc.

The pen is mightier than the sword.

a cause of death or destruction.

war, combat, slaughter, or violence, esp. military force or aggression

to perish by the sword.

( initial capital letter ) Military . the code name for one of the five D-Day invasion beaches on France's Normandy coast, assaulted by British forces. ?

at swords' points

mutually antagonistic or hostile; opposed

Father and son are constantly at swords' point.

cross swords

to engage in combat; fight.

to disagree violently; argue

The board members crossed swords in the selection of a president.

put to the sword

to slay; execute

The entire population of the town was put to the sword.