Claymores Meaning in English

word · lemma: claymore

US

ˈkɫeɪˌmɔɹ

KLAY-mor

UK

klˈeɪmɔːz

klay-MAWZ

Definition

'Claymores' can refer to large Scottish swords historically used in battle, or to a type of anti-personnel landmine used by the military.

Usage & Nuances

'Claymore' as a sword is historical and sometimes appears in fantasy or games. The 'Claymore mine' is military jargon for an explosive. Context is important; don't confuse the two.

• Spanish: Claymore (espada escocesa) - mina Claymore (explosivo)
• Portuguese (BR): Claymore (espada escocesa) - mina Claymore (explosivo)
• Portuguese (PT): Claymore (espada escocesa) - mina Claymore (explosivo)
• Chinese (Simplified): 克莱莫尔剑（苏格兰大剑） - 克莱莫地雷（爆炸物）
• Chinese (Traditional): 克萊莫爾劍（蘇格蘭大劍） - 克萊莫地雷（爆炸物）
• Hindi: क्लेएमोर (स्कॉटिश तलवार) - क्लेएमोर माइन (विस्फोटक)
• Arabic: كلايمور (سيف إسكتلندي) - لغم كلايمور (عبوة ناسفة)
• Bengali: ক্লেইমোর (তলোয়ার) - ক্লেইমোর মাইন (বিস্ফোরক)
• Russian: клеймор (шотландский меч) - противопехотная мина «Клеймор»
• Japanese: クレイモア（大剣） - クレイモア地雷
• Vietnamese: kiếm Claymore - mìn Claymore
• Korean: 클레이모어(대검) - 클레이모어 지뢰
• Turkish: Claymore kılıcı - Claymore mayını
• Urdu: کلیمور (تلوار) - کلیمور بارودی سرنگ
• Indonesian: pedang claymore - ranjau claymore

Example Sentences

Old warriors used claymores in battle.

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The army placed claymores around the camp for protection.

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Some video games feature powerful claymores as weapons.

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Be careful—there could be claymores hidden along this path.

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In medieval movies, you often see knights swinging huge claymores.

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They used tripwires to trigger the claymores if someone entered the area.

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