greatswords
Massive medieval weapons
Greatswords are large two-handed swords, typically four to six feet long, requiring both hands and considerable strength to wield.
Historical examples include the Scottish claymore and German Zweihänder.
In fantasy games and fiction, greatswords are a weapon class favoring power over speed: The paladin swung her greatsword in a wide arc.
Honored mounted soldier
- chivalryKnightly code of honor
- tournamentMulti-round competitive event
- joustingMounted knightly combat sport
- man-at-armsArmed medieval combatant
squire · armory · castle · heraldry · chainmail · feudal · crusade · battlefield
Armed military engagement
- warfareArmed conflict between groups
- duelPrearranged one-on-one combat
- meleeDisordered group skirmish
- skirmishBrief, limited combat
charge · strike · slash · cleave · thrust · parry · riposte · stance
claymore
Scottish great sword
- longswordTwo-handed medieval blade
knight
Honored mounted soldier
- chivalryKnightly code of honor
- tournamentMulti-round competitive event
- joustingMounted knightly combat sport
man-at-arms · squire · armory · castle · heraldry · chainmail · feudal · crusade · battlefield · infantry
battle
Armed military engagement
skirmish · charge · strike · slash · cleave · thrust · parry · riposte · stance · reach
blacksmith
Iron-shaping craftsperson
hammering · furnace · steel · iron · craftsmanship · grinding · polishing · folding · tang · billet
blade
Flat cutting edge
- hiltWeapon's graspable portion
- pommelSaddle's front knob
- crossguardSword's protective bar
fuller · tang · grip · edge · point · spine · balance · weight · counterweight
greatswordsdaggers
Short double-edged blades
knives · dirks · stilettos · poniards · pocket knives
greatswordsrapiers
Slender double-edged swords
foils · stilettos · fencing swords · dueling swords · needles