The difference between Claymore and Sword
When used as nouns, claymore means a large two-handed sword historically used by the scottish highlanders, whereas sword means a long-bladed weapon with a hilt, and usually a pommel and cross-guard, which is designed to stab, slash, and/or hack.
check bellow for the other definitions of Claymore and Sword
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Claymore as a noun:
A large two-handed sword historically used by the Scottish Highlanders.
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Claymore as a noun:
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Sword as a noun (weaponry):
A long-bladed weapon with a hilt, and usually a pommel and cross-guard, which is designed to stab, slash, and/or hack.
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Sword as a noun (tarot):
A suit in the minor arcana in tarot.
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Sword as a noun (tarot):
A card of this suit.
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Sword as a noun (weaving):
One of the end bars by which the lay of a hand loom is suspended.
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Sword as a noun (heraldiccharge):
The weapon, often used as a heraldic charge.