Medieval Weapons

noun a long weapon with a pointed blade used for thrusting or throwing

verb to pierce or stab with a lance

• The knight rode into battle with his trusty lance in hand.
• He picked up a lance and charged at the enemy.
• I saw him lancing his way through the crowd to get to the front.
• Her words were like a lance, piercing through his heart.

noun A club-like weapon used in medieval times.

• The medieval knight carried a mace as his primary weapon.
• I found a mace in the attic, it must be a prop from a play.
• I heard he got maced at the protest last night.
• Her words were like a verbal mace, hitting him hard emotionally.

noun a heavy hammer or mallet

verb to injure by rough physical force

• The bear attempted to maul the hiker in the forest.
• I heard that dog likes to maul its chew toys.
• That football player got mauled by the opposing team's defense.
• The negative comments online seemed to maul her self-esteem.

noun a weapon with a long metal blade and a hilt with a handguard, used for thrusting or striking

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• The knight unsheathed his sword before entering the battlefield.
• He always carries a sword with him, just in case.
• I can't believe he brought a sword to a fistfight.
• Words can be as sharp as a sword when used to hurt others.