dagger
word
/ˈdæɡɝ/
DA-gur
/dˈæɡɐ/
DA-guh
Definition
A dagger is a short, pointed knife used as a weapon, often for stabbing. In writing, 'dagger' can also mean a symbol (†) used for notes or footnotes.
Usage & Nuances
'Dagger' is formal and mostly refers to historical weapons or literature. In expressions like 'looked daggers at', it means looking with anger. The typographical symbol 'dagger' (†) appears in academic or legal texts.
Spanish: dagaPortuguese (BR): adagaPortuguese (PT): adagaChinese (Simplified): 匕首Chinese (Traditional): 匕首Hindi: कटारArabic: خنجرBengali: ছুরি - খঞ্জরRussian: кинжал - знак кинжала (†)Japanese: 短剣 - ダガー記号 (†)Vietnamese: dao găm - dấu dao găm (†)Korean: 단검 - 단검 기호 (†)Turkish: hançer - hançer işareti (†)Urdu: خنجر - خنجر کا نشان (†)Indonesian: belati - tanda belati (†)
Example Sentences
The knight carried a dagger at his side.
basic
He used a dagger to cut the rope.
basic
There is a dagger symbol next to the word.
basic
He glared at me like I had pointed a dagger at him.
natural
In old movies, villains often fight with a dagger hidden in their coat.
natural
She looked daggers at me when she heard what I said.
natural