thumb|upright=0.55|Swiss longsword, 15th or 16th century
A sword is a long-bladed weapon designed for cutting or thrusting, as exemplified by historical examples like the Swiss longsword from the 15th or 16th century. Swords have been significant throughout history as weapons used in warfare and combat, and they remain important to study for understanding military technology and historical cultures.
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thumb|upright=0.55|Swiss longsword, 15th or 16th century
A sword is an edged, bladed weapon intended for manual cutting or thrusting. Its blade, longer than that of a knife or dagger, is attached to a hilt and can be straight or curved. A thrusting sword tends to have a straighter blade with a pointed tip. A slashing sword is more likely to be curved and to have a sharpened cutting edge on one or both sides of the blade. Many swords are designed for both thrusting and slashing. The precise definition of a sword varies by historical epoch and geographic region.
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