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dagger

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈdæɡər/ · UK /ˈdæɡə/

Forms: daggers

dagger means: A short, pointed knife used as a weapon, usually with two sharp edges.

noun

SHORT WEAPONB2

A short, pointed knife used as a weapon, usually with two sharp edges.

  • He carried a dagger.
  • The guard drew his dagger from its sheath.
  • Two ancient daggers are displayed in the museum.

Similar words: dirk, knife

Common phrases: sharp dagger, draw a dagger, dagger blade

DECISIVE LATE SCOREC2

A score near the end of a game that makes one team's victory very likely.

  • That last basket was a dagger.
  • She hit a dagger with ten seconds left.
  • His late dagger gave our team a comfortable lead.

Similar words: clincher

Common phrases: a late dagger, hit a dagger, three point dagger

Questions about dagger

What does dagger mean?

A short, pointed knife used as a weapon, usually with two sharp edges.

What is dagger in other languages?

Türkçe: hançer · Español: daga · Français: poignard · Deutsch: Dolch · Italiano: pugnale · 日本語: 短剣

How do you pronounce dagger?

In American English /ˈdæɡər/; in British English /ˈdæɡə/.

How do you use dagger in a sentence?

He carried a dagger. The guard drew his dagger from its sheath.

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