Associations to the word «Cutlass»

Wiktionary

CUTLASS, noun. (nautical) A short sword with a curved blade, and a convex edge; once used by sailors when boarding an enemy ship.
CUTLASS, noun. A similarly shaped tool; a machete.
CUTLASS BEARING, noun. (nautical) A bearing on the drive shaft of a vessel; It is usually made of brass with an inner grooved rubber lining that is lubricated by the surrounding water entering the grooves as it rotates.

Dictionary definition

CUTLASS, noun. A short heavy curved sword with one edge; formerly used by sailors.

Wise words

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