claymore
/ˈkleɪmɔː(r)/noun
1
- historical a two-edged broadsword used by Scottish Highlanders〈史〉(苏格兰高地人使用的)双刃阔刀。
1.1
- a single-edged broadsword having a hilt with a basketwork design, introduced in Scotland in the 16th century单刃阔刀(刀柄刻有篮篓图案, 16世纪见于苏格兰)。
2
- a type of anti-personnel mine克莱莫地雷, 人员杀伤地雷。
词源
early 18th cent.: from Scottish Gaelic claidheamh 'sword' + mór 'great'.