Historical Weapons

noun a remark or criticism that is harsh and intended to hurt someone's feelings

• The critic's review was filled with brickbats, pointing out every flaw in the performance.
• I can't believe she threw so many brickbats at him during the meeting.
• The online debate turned into a brickbat throwing contest between the two rival fan groups.
• Her words were like brickbats, hitting him hard with their harsh criticism.

noun a shrill, trumpet-like sound

adjective clear and ringing

• The clarion call for action was heard by all members of the committee.
• The clarion sound of the trumpet signaled the start of the parade.
• When the clarion rang out, everyone knew it was time to leave the party.
• Her words served as a clarion to his conscience, urging him to do the right thing.

noun a manual threshing implement consisting of a wooden handle at the end of which a stouter and shorter stick is so hung as to swing freely

• The knight used a flail to fight off the enemy soldiers.
• He was flailing around trying to fix the broken machine.
• She was flailing on the dance floor last night.
• His emotions were in a constant state of flail after the breakup.

noun a type of handgun with a revolving cylinder containing multiple chambers for bullets

• The detective found a revolver at the crime scene and immediately secured it for evidence.
• I can't believe he pulled out a revolver during the argument!
• He whipped out his piece, a shiny revolver, and everyone went silent.
• Her words were like a loaded revolver, ready to shoot down anyone who dared to challenge her.

noun a person who shoots a gun, especially a revolver

• The sheriff carried a six shooter on his hip as he patrolled the town.
• I heard Billy Bob keeps a six shooter under his mattress, just in case.
• Watch out for that cowboy, he's always packin' a six shooter.
• Her wit was like a verbal six shooter, always quick and sharp.

noun a thing designed or used for inflicting bodily harm or physical damage

• The police confiscated a dangerous weapon from the suspect.
• He always carries a weapon with him for protection.
• I heard he's packing some serious heat as a weapon.
• Knowledge is a powerful weapon in the fight against ignorance.

noun a type of Turkish sword with a double-curved blade

• The yataghan is a type of Turkish sword known for its distinctive double-curved blade.
• Check out this cool yataghan I found at the antique shop!
• I feel like a yataghan wielding ninja with this new knife!
• His words were like a sharp yataghan, cutting through the silence in the room.