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prop sword

prop sword noun: a sword with its tip and edge blunted for safety, diminishing the ability to use it as a weapon: intended for dramatic representation.

Noun

prop sword (plural prop swords)

  1. A sword with its tip and edge blunted for safety, diminishing the ability to use it as a weapon: intended for dramatic representation.
    • An impact load is applied suddenly, like when a prop sword strikes a wall.2016, Eric Hart, The Prop Building Guidebook, page 109
    • Similar to modern fencing blades, historical sword blades are also not made for the repeated edge-to-edge play called upon for performance swordplay. They are intended for an actual duel or battle. They are meant to wound or kill. They are sharp. Conversely a good prop sword is made for the purpose...2021, Dale Anthony Girard, Actors on Guard, page 128

Forms of prop sword

pluralprop swords

Origin of prop sword

prop + sword

Questions about prop sword

What does prop sword mean?
Prop sword means a sword with its tip and edge blunted for safety, diminishing the ability to use it as a weapon: intended for dramatic representation.
What part of speech is prop sword?
Prop sword is a noun.
What is the plural of prop sword?
The plural of prop sword is prop swords.

Words near prop sword in the dictionary

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  2. prop master
  3. prop masters
  4. prop shaft
  5. prop shafts
  6. prop sword
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  8. prop up
  9. prop up the bar
  10. prop vowel
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