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Sabres
/ˈseɪbərz/
Definition
1
Plural of 'sabre': a heavy cavalry sword with a curved blade, used for slashing.
2
The Buffalo Sabres: a professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League (NHL), based in Buffalo, New York, known for their blue and gold jerseys and a penchant for dramatic playoff disappointments.
Examples
The antique dealer haggled over a pair of ornate sabres, claiming they once belonged to a pirate who retired to accountancy.
In the fencing bout, she deftly parried his thrust, her sabres flashing like a blender on high speed.
Buffalo fans clutched their Sabres jerseys, whispering ancient curses as the team yet again choked in overtime.
He brandished the toy sabres at the costume party, declaring himself the galaxy's laziest Jedi master.