dagger

[ˈdæɡər]

dagger Definition

a short knife with a pointed and edged blade, used as a weapon.

Using dagger: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "dagger" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The assassin pulled out a dagger from his pocket.

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    He was stabbed with a dagger in the back.

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    The handle of the dagger was made of ivory.

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    Sheathed daggers were worn by the soldiers.

dagger Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for dagger

Phrases with dagger

  • double-edged dagger

    a dagger with two sharpened edges

    Example

    The double-edged dagger was used for close combat.

  • cloak-and-dagger

    relating to or characteristic of the activities of spies and undercover agents, typically involving elaborate deceptions

    Example

    The movie is full of cloak-and-dagger intrigue and suspense.

  • a hostile or angry look

    Example

    She gave him dagger eyes when he interrupted her speech.

Origins of dagger

from Old English 'dæg', meaning 'a dagger or knife'

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Summary: dagger in Brief

A 'dagger' [ˈdæɡər] is a short knife with a pointed and edged blade, often used as a weapon. It can be double-edged and is sometimes made with ivory handles. The term 'cloak-and-dagger' refers to the activities of spies and undercover agents, while 'dagger eyes' describe a hostile or angry look.

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