The difference between Katana and Sword
When used as nouns, katana means a type of japanese longsword or , having a single edge and slight curvature, historically used by samurai and ninja, 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 Katana and Sword
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Katana as a noun:
A type of Japanese longsword or , having a single edge and slight curvature, historically used by samurai and ninja.
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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.