Dirk (Noun)
Meaning
A relatively long dagger with a straight blade.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The Scottish warrior grasped his trusty dirk tightly as he prepared for battle.
- He carefully placed the antique dirk in the glass case, ensuring it would be protected.
- A dirk was the primary sidearm of the Highland regiments during the 18th century.
- She admired the intricate engravings on the handle of her grandfather's old dirk.
- As the rival clans met, the dirk was the weapon of choice among the Scottish fighters.