dagger

simple noun9 collocationsAvg. frequency: 4.8

describes a dagger with a fine cutting edge

describes a dagger with a blade that is not straight

a dagger used in rituals or as a symbol, not for combat

a dagger decorated with precious stones

a dagger decorated with precious stones

to take a dagger out of its sheath

to take a dagger out of its sheath

to take a dagger out of its sheath; a more formal or literary term

to put a dagger back into its sheath