Used in a Sentence

scimitar

Definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for scimitar.

Editorial note

The answer is that split scimitar is apparently a bit more efficient.

Examples18
Definitions3
Parts of speech2

Quick take

A sword of Persian origin that features a curved blade.

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of scimitar gathered in one view.

noun

A sword of Persian origin that features a curved blade.

noun

A long-handled billhook.

verb

(transitive) To strike or slice with, or as if with, a scimitar.

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for scimitar.

noun

A sword of Persian origin that features a curved blade.

noun

A long-handled billhook.

verb

(transitive) To strike or slice with, or as if with, a scimitar.

Example sentences

1

The answer is that split scimitar is apparently a bit more efficient.

2

So is the breakthrough just the pre-cooler, or the pre-cooler together with the scimitar engine?

3

The good news here is you're much less likely to be injured, when some moistened bint lobs a scimitar at someone.

4

Interestingly, for my fellow aviation buffs, the Navy is considering replacing the E-6Bs (built upon old Boeing C-135s—military 707s) with new C-130J planes, with stretched fuselage and those cool scimitar propellers.

5

I mean, if I went around saying I was an emperor just because some moistened bint had lobbed a scimitar at me, they’d put me away.

6

I mean, if I went around sayin' I was an emperor just because some moistened bint had lobbed a scimitar at me they'd put me away!

7

And the new TIEs they introduced were cool, too, the TIE Striker is the new canon version of the Scimitar in my head.

8

I suppose, technically, that's one way to make the Scimitar feel more responsive...

9

As an example here's a record[0] of Alexander almost dying: At Granicus, Alexander was hit in the head by scimitar-wielding cavalry, causing his helmet to fly off his head.

10

In Nigeria, we had a Touareg guy, with a scimitar.

11

> Split scimitar winglets are named for the curved Middle Eastern sword, extending above and below the wing, and ending in sharp points.

12

(Steven Pemberton presumably knows enough about Panto to do a decent scimitar-lobbing moistened bint; the question which remains is whether Lambert Meertens has either cross-dressing or sword-distributing experience?

Quote examples

1

The answer is "it depends." If someone's religion says they have to carry a sharpened scimitar or a Glock 9mm they aren't going to get the same kind of allowance.

2

It says in the Wikipedia article that: "The key design feature for the Scimitar engines is the precooler, which is a heat exchanger that transfers the heat from the incoming air into the hydrogen fuel."

3

I couldn't find the answer to "Why Delta Air Lines Doesn't Want Blended Winglets on Most Aircraft Anymore" (just that they seem to have switched to the split-scimitar, not why) but I could find out a tonne of details about their "new first class seats, which debuted in 2022..."

4

Vardaman, a Democrat from Mississippi, complained that the White House was now, "so saturated with the odor of nigger that the rats had taken refuge in the stable;" the Memphis Scimitar declared it "the most damnable outrage which has ever been perpetrated by any citizen of the United States" Very different times.

Proper noun examples

1

Scimitar props are pretty tame, though, or what part do you mean is hard?

2

I use an MMO Mouse, the $50 Corsair Scimitar.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use scimitar in a sentence?

The answer is that split scimitar is apparently a bit more efficient.

What does scimitar mean?

A sword of Persian origin that features a curved blade.

What part of speech is scimitar?

scimitar is commonly used as noun, verb.