Shiv
Shiv noun - An instrument with a metal length that has a sharp edge for cutting.
Usage example: watch yourself in Cell Block 8, or you'll end up with a shiv in your back
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Saber
Saber noun - A stout sword with a curved blade and thick back.
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Synonyms for Saber
Nearby Word: sabre
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Saber and Shiv. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/shiv/saber
Shiv & Saber. N.p., 2016. Web. 14 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/shiv/saber>.
Saber or Shiv. 2016. Accessed August 14, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/shiv/saber.
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