Definition of Rapier. Meaning of Rapier. Synonyms of Rapier

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Definition of Rapier

Rapier
Rapier Ra"pi*er, n. [F. rapi[`e]re, perhaps for raspi[`e]re, and ultimately of German origin, akin to E. rasp, v.] A straight sword, with a narrow and finely pointed blade, used only for thrusting. Rapier fish (Zo["o]l.), the swordfish. [Obs.] --Grew.

Meaning of Rapier from wikipedia

- A rapier (/ˈreɪpiər/) is a type of sword originally used in Spain (known as espada ropera -'dress sword') and Italy (known as spada da lato a striscia)...
- M. Rapier III, American businessman James T. Rapier, American politician John L. Rapier, American Civil War soldier and businessman Kenny Rapier, American...
- Rapier is a surface-to-air missile developed for the British Army to replace their towed Bofors 40/L70 anti-aircraft guns. The system is unusual as it...
- The Sunbeam Rapier is an automobile produced by Rootes Group from 1955 until 1976, in two different generations, the "Series" cars (which underwent several...
- finger-like carriers called rapiers. A stationary package of yarn is used to supply the weft yarns in the rapier machine. One end of a rapier, a rod or steel tape...
- The North American XF-108 Rapier was a proposed long-range, high-speed interceptor aircraft designed by North American Aviation intended to defend the...
- George M. Rapier III is an American businessman, and chairman and CEO of WellMed Medical Management, Inc., a diversified healthcare company and Physicians...
- predecessor, or early form, of the rapier of the early modern period. Side-swords were used concurrently with rapiers as well, particularly for military...
- The Pappenheim-hilt rapier originated in Germany in 1630 and was po****rized by imperial general of the Thirty Years' War (1618–48) Count Pappenheim. [citation...
- The Dennis Rapier is a purpose-built fire engine produced by Dennis Specialist Vehicles of Guildford, Surrey, England from 1991 to the early 2000s. Following...