The Open Dictionary

cutlass

noun

UK/ˈkʌt.ləs/
US/ˈkʌt.ləs/

Definitions of cutlass noun

  1. Countable

    A short, curved sword with a single sharp edge, historically favored by sailors and pirates.

    • The pirate brandished his cutlass, ready to board the ship.

    • The blade of the old cutlass was rusted, but its sharpness was still evident.

    • In the history museum, I saw a cutlass that was used in naval battles.