Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun backsword

2 senses of backsword

Sense 1
singlestick, fencing stick, backsword -- (a stick used instead of a sword for fencing)
       => stick -- (an implement consisting of a length of wood; "he collected dry sticks for a campfire"; "the kid had a candied apple on a stick")

Sense 2
backsword -- (a sword with only one cutting edge)
       => sword, blade, brand, steel -- (a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard)