| 1. | a heavy, one-edged sword, usually slightly curved, used esp. by cavalry. |
| 2. | a soldier armed with such a sword. |
| 3. | Fencing.
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| 4. | to strike, wound, or kill with a saber. |

saber
heavy military sword with a long cutting edge and, often, a curved blade. Most commonly a cavalry weapon, the sabre was derived from a Hungarian cavalry sword introduced from the Orient in the 18th century; also a light fencing weapon developed in Italy in the 19th century for duelling. The military sabre had been relegated to a ceremonial role by the 20th century, while the fencing sabre had become one of the sport's standard weapons
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