gladius
Centurion's short sword
A gladius is the short sword used by Roman soldiers, with a broad double-edged blade designed for close combat thrusting.
The word appears in historical and military contexts: The legionary drew his gladius.
In biology, gladius names the internal shell of squid—a stiff, blade-shaped structure that supports the body.
Forceful forward motion
- stabPierce with point
- lungeSudden forward movement
- parryDefensive blade deflection
- slashAngled line or swipe
pierce · cut · pommel · hilt · blade · edge · point · sheath
Great number, or soldiers
- centurionRoman army officer
- legionaryRoman military serviceman
- pilumRoman military throwing spear
- scutumRoman infantry shield
lorica segmentata · testudo · maniple · cohort · tribune · praetorian · consul · republic
Hilted fighting blade
- daggerShort pointed stabbing blade
- spathaRoman cavalry sword
- cutlassCurved slashing naval blade
- rapierSlender dueling blade
sabre · scimitar · katana · falchion · machete · dirk · stiletto · foil
Ten-armed marine mollusk
- cuttlefishColor-changing cephalopod with internal shell
- cephalopodTentacled marine mollusk class
- penInk-filled writing tool
- chitinArthropod shell polymer
mantle · tentacle · ink · beak · siphon · jet propulsion · camouflage · predator
thrust
Forceful forward motion
slash · pierce · cut · pommel · hilt · blade · edge · point · sheath · scabbard
legion
Great number, or soldiers
scutum · lorica segmentata · testudo · maniple · cohort · tribune · praetorian · consul · republic · empire
sword
Hilted fighting blade
rapier · sabre · scimitar · katana · falchion · machete · dirk · stiletto · foil · epee
squid
Ten-armed marine mollusk
- cuttlefishColor-changing cephalopod with internal shell
- cephalopodTentacled marine mollusk class
- penInk-filled writing tool
chitin · mantle · tentacle · ink · beak · siphon · jet propulsion · camouflage · predator · deep sea
arena
Venue for contests
trident · net · crowd · emperor · thumbs down · Spartacus · slave · combat · duel · death match
- Roman gladiatorsAncient fighters in arenas
- gladiatorial combatArmed fighters battling publicly
- gladiator sandalsStrappy flat shoes with lacing
- gladiatorial gamesAncient Roman combat entertainment
- gladiator fightsAncient Roman combat spectacles
- gladiator costumeRoman combatant attire