dagger — a short knife with a pointed and edged blade, used as a weapon
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a short knife with a pointed and edged blade, used as a weapon
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdæɡər/
Korean meaning: 단검, 비수
Korean pronunciation: 대-거 (강세: 대)
Example Sentences
- She looked daggers at her brother who ate her chocolate cake.
- The chef's words were like a dagger to his pride.
- He drew his dagger but realized it was actually a butter knife.
dagger
NOUN//ˈdæɡər//
a short knife with a pointed and edged blade, used as a weapon
💡 Concept
Short pointed blade weapon
🎵 Rhyme
From dagger swagger to wounded stagger!
🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈdæɡər/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈdæɡə(r)/
🌳Etymology
Rootdagger
Origin
14세기 중세 프랑스에서 온 단어로, 원래 'dague'라고 불렸습니다. 기사들이 갑옷의 틈새를 찌르기 위해 사용했던 짧고 날카로운 무기에서 유래되었습니다.
🎵Rhyme
swaggerstaggerbagger
swagger
stagger
bagger
🔗Collocations
drawn dagger
dagger thrust
sharp dagger
concealed dagger
look daggers
dagger to the heart
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“She looked daggers at her brother who ate her chocolate cake.”
“The chef's words were like a dagger to his pride.”
😄 Fun example
“He drew his dagger but realized it was actually a butter knife.”
“The ancient dagger was displayed in the museum's treasure room.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
knifebladestilettodirkponiard
Antonyms
shieldarmorprotection
Related
swordweaponsteelsharppierce
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