kris
Wavy Indonesian dagger
A kris is a distinctive dagger from Southeast Asia, particularly Indonesia and Malaysia, characterized by its wavy, asymmetrical blade.
The weapon holds ceremonial and spiritual significance in Javanese and Malay cultures, often passed down as an heirloom: The kris hung on the wall was said to possess magical properties.
Also spelled keris or creese. (Capitalized Kris is a given name.)
Having gentle curves
- undulatingMoving in waves
- serpentineCurving in repeated bends
- sinuousCurving in flowing turns
- curvedSmoothly bent, not angular
asymmetrical · steel · iron · forged · edge · point · tip · double-edged
Shaped metal objects
- smithingMetalworking by hammer
- forgingShaping heated metal; faking documents
- engravingCarving into hard surfaces
- etchingAcid-incised metal print
inlay · filigree · goldwork · silverwork · bladesmith · patternmaking · carving · embossing
Ceremonial set of actions
- coronationCeremony installing a sovereign
- inaugurationFormal beginning ceremony
- investitureCeremony conferring rank
- weddingMarriage rite and feast
oath · procession · royal · court · regalia · vesture · pageantry · solemnity
Southeast Asian people
- JavaneseOf a major Indonesian island
- IndonesianSoutheast Asian islander's identity
- FilipinoNative of Manila's nation
- BalineseIndonesian island natives
Southeast Asian · heirloom · ancestry · lineage · patrimony · artifact · antiquity · ethnographic
Energy transfer rate
- statusOne's relative position
- nobilityTitled ruling class
- sovereigntySupreme independent authority
- prestigeReputation commanding admiration
talisman · amulet · protection · spirituality · ancestors · magic · mythology · legend
wavy
Having gentle curves
- undulatingMoving in waves
- serpentineCurving in repeated bends
- sinuousCurving in flowing turns
curved · asymmetrical · steel · iron · forged · edge · point · tip · double-edged · laminated
metalwork
Shaped metal objects
- smithingMetalworking by hammer
- forgingShaping heated metal; faking documents
- engravingCarving into hard surfaces
etching · inlay · filigree · goldwork · silverwork · bladesmith · patternmaking · carving · embossing · chiseling
ritual
Ceremonial set of actions
- coronationCeremony installing a sovereign
- inaugurationFormal beginning ceremony
- investitureCeremony conferring rank
wedding · oath · procession · royal · court · regalia · vesture · pageantry · solemnity · protocol
Malay
Southeast Asian people
- JavaneseOf a major Indonesian island
- IndonesianSoutheast Asian islander's identity
- FilipinoNative of Manila's nation
Balinese · Southeast Asian · heirloom · ancestry · lineage · patrimony · artifact · antiquity · ethnographic · museum
power
Energy transfer rate
- statusOne's relative position
- nobilityTitled ruling class
- sovereigntySupreme independent authority
prestige · talisman · amulet · protection · spirituality · ancestors · magic · mythology · legend · soul
- kniveschef's knife, pocket knife, utility knife, steak knife, boning knife
- ancient weaponssword, swords, shield, shields, bow
- bladed weaponsdagger, sword, stiletto, sabre, dirk
- bladesblade, edge, knife, razor blade, cutting edge
- swordssword, sabres, longsword, rapier, saber
- IndonesiaIndonesia, Java, Sumatra, Indonesian, Borneo
kriskatana
Curved Japanese fighting blade
claymore · gladius · Viking sword · samurai sword · kukri
- Kris KringleJolly December gift-bringer
- Kris Jenner
- Kris Kristofferson