Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun The hand which holds the sword; hence, the right hand in general. Compare sword-arm.

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Examples

  • He held tight to the wrist of Jermayan's sword-hand, and held him like a wrestler trying to force his opponent out of the ring.

    Tran Siberian Michael J. Solender 2010

  • He'd no time to dodge, but his sword-hand moved like lightning, the blades rang together, and the flying sabre was swept high into the air to fall clattering almost at the mouth of the tunnel.

    Watershed 2010

  • Kellen finally managed to get the leverage he'd been seeking, twisting Jermayan's sword-hand so that he had to let go of the blade or-even in armor-end up with a broken wrist, and with a well-placed shove, sent Jermayan sprawling.

    Tran Siberian Michael J. Solender 2010

  • While the Tuareg was reining the horse around, Helene reached out and hauled at his left stirrups away from his sword-hand.

    Death Stalks The Ruins Adams, Stephen 2005

  • He started toward Baal-pteor, the knuckles on his sword-hand showing white.

    The Conquering Sword Of Conan Howard, Robert E. 2005

  • He started toward Baal-pteor, the knuckles on his sword-hand showing white.

    The Conquering Sword of Conan Howard, Robert E. 2005

  • Kellen finally managed to get the leverage he'd been seeking, twisting Jermayan's sword-hand so that he had to let go of the blade or — even in armor — end up with a broken wrist, and with a well-placed shove, sent Jermayan sprawling.

    The Outstretched Shadow 2003

  • He held tight to the wrist of Jermayan's sword-hand, and held him like a wrestler trying to force his opponent out of the ring.

    The Outstretched Shadow 2003

  • Giving up on the ploy of forcing Kyrtian off higher ground, the fellow swung low, hard and wide, scything at Kyrtian's legs; Kyrtian used the opportunity to slash at the man's sword-hand as he himself skipped backwards.

    Elvenborn Lackey, Mercedes 2002

  • Gel countered successfully, and when Kaeth sprang back, both of them had tiny glowing marks, Kaeth along the back of his sword-hand and Gel across his forehead.

    Elvenborn Lackey, Mercedes 2002

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