Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun saber
2 senses of saber
Sense 1
saber, sabre -- (a fencing sword with a v-shaped blade and a slightly curved handle)
=> fencing sword -- (a sword used in the sport of fencing)
Sense 2
cavalry sword, saber, sabre -- (a stout sword with a curved blade and thick back)
=> sword, blade, brand, steel -- (a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard)
Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of verb saber
2 senses of saber
Sense 1
sabre, saber -- (cut or injure with a saber)
=> cut -- (separate with or as if with an instrument; "Cut the rope")
Sense 2
saber, sabre -- (kill with a saber)
=> kill -- (cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly; "This man killed several people when he tried to rob a bank"; "The farmer killed a pig for the holidays")