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rapier - What does it mean?

Definition of 'rapier'

English

(wikipedia)

Noun

(en-noun)
  • A slender, straight, sharply pointed sword (double-edged, single-edged or edgeless).
  • * , act IV scene 1
  • […] In his lawless fit,
    Behind the arras hearing something stir,
    Whips out his rapier , cries ‘A rat, a rat!’
    And in this brainish apprehension kills
    The unseen good old man.

    Adjective

    (en-adj)
  • Extremely sharp.
  • Cutting smarts or keen wit.
  • John is very quick on his feet during interviews by using his rapier responses.

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