Sabers Meaning in English

word · lemma: saber

US

ˈseɪbɝz

SAY-berz

UK

ˈseɪbəz

SAY-buhz

Definition

A 'saber' is a type of sword with a curved blade, often used in cavalry. The plural 'sabers' can also refer to the fictional energy swords in Star Wars.

Usage & Nuances

'Sabers' is used mainly in historical, military, or sci-fi contexts ('laser sabers' or 'lightsabers' are specific to Star Wars). In modern language, 'sword' is a more general term. Not to be confused with the verb 'to saber' (rare).

• Spanish: sable (militar) - sable láser (Star Wars)
• Portuguese (BR): sabre (arma branca) - sabre de luz (Star Wars)
• Portuguese (PT): sabre (arma) - sabre de luz (Star Wars)
• Chinese (Simplified): 军刀 - 光剑 (星球大战)
• Chinese (Traditional): 軍刀 - 光劍（星際大戰）
• Hindi: तलवार (सेबर) - लाइटसबेर (स्टार वॉर्स)
• Arabic: سيف منحني - سيف ضوئي (حرب النجوم)
• Bengali: সাবোর - তরবারি (বাঁকা ঢালযুক্ত)
• Russian: сабли
• Japanese: サーベル
• Vietnamese: kiếm cong - kiếm ánh sáng (Star Wars)
• Korean: 사브르 - 광선검 (스타워즈)
• Turkish: kılıç (eğri bıçak) - ışın kılıcı (Star Wars)
• Urdu: شمشیریں - لائٹ سیبر (Star Wars)
• Indonesian: pedang saber - pedang cahaya (Star Wars)

Example Sentences

The museum has several old sabers on display.

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The soldiers carried sabers into battle.

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He collects movie props like the famous sabers from Star Wars.

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In fencing, sabers are one of the three types of swords used in competition.

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Kids love pretending they're Jedi and fighting with toy sabers.

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The officer raised their sabers to salute the crowd during the parade.

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