Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A Japanese sword which, in its modern form, has a single edge and is slightly curved toward the point.
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- noun A type of
Japanese longsword ,日本刀 (にほんとう, nihontō) having a single edge and slight curvature.
Etymologies
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Examples
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That katana is going to need some intensive therapy.
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But his katana was a stunning piece, made by a master craftsman—Lord Oda remembered decapitating the man after receiving it.
Blood Ninja II Nick Lake 2010
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But his katana was a stunning piece, made by a master craftsman—Lord Oda remembered decapitating the man after receiving it.
Blood Ninja II Nick Lake 2010
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But his katana was a stunning piece, made by a master craftsman—Lord Oda remembered decapitating the man after receiving it.
Blood Ninja II Nick Lake 2010
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The sword that a samurai uses is called a katana, by the way.
Set Photos: A Better Look at Kick-Ass in Costume | /Film 2008
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The katana is the representation of the artist and the picture, the higher self and the lower self, love and will as distinct from habit and memory. '
The Kaisho Lustbader, Eric 1983
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I know that you are well aware that since 1582, when Toyotomi Hideoshi became shogun, only samurai were allowed to wear two swords - the katana was the samurai's province alone.
The Ninja Lustbader, Eric 1980
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Saika has been referred to as a katana that can slice a soul.
Anime Nano! 2010
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As Pike shuttles to Nero to surrender, Kirk and Sulu parachute from space in an attempt to disable the drill - Sulu's got a nifty folding katana, which is weird, because katanas and fencing don't seem to go together.
Baltiblogs 2009
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If you haven't got it yet, the katana is a pretty good weapon and the Uzi is a good upgrade on that Ingram you probably have.
IGN Complete 2009
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