dirk
word
/ˈdɝk/
durk
/dˈɜːk/
durk
Definition
A dirk is a long, straight-bladed knife, traditionally carried by Scottish Highlanders as a personal weapon.
Usage & Nuances
"Dirk" is a historical or specialized term, mostly referring to Scottish culture and traditional dress. Modern use is rare; outside of historical or costume contexts, 'dagger' or 'knife' is more common.
Spanish: daga escocesa - cuchillo (escocia)Portuguese (BR): adaga escocesaPortuguese (PT): adaga escocesaChinese (Simplified): 苏格兰匕首Chinese (Traditional): 蘇格蘭短劍Hindi: डिर्क (स्कॉटिश छुरा)Arabic: خنجر إسكتلنديBengali: ডার্ক (স্কটিশ ছুরি)Russian: дирк (шотландский кинжал)Japanese: ダーク（スコットランドの短剣）Vietnamese: dao dirk (dao dài của Scotland)Korean: 더크(스코틀랜드 단검)Turkish: dirk (İskoç hançeri)Urdu: ڈِرک (اسکاٹش خنجر)Indonesian: dao dirk (dao dài của Scotland)
Example Sentences
A dirk is longer than a typical knife.
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He showed me his collection of antique dirks.
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You rarely see a dirk outside of museums these days.
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Legend says the clan chief's dirk was passed down for generations.
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The Scottish warrior carried a dirk at his side.
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The kilt was complete with a dirk tucked into his belt.
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