dirk
/dɜrk/
noun
- A long, straight-bladed dagger, historically used by Scottish Highlanders.
- The soldier drew his dirk during the close-quarters fight.
- The museum displayed a traditional Scottish dirk with a carved wooden handle.
- He wore a dirk tucked into his belt as part of his Highland dress.
verb
- To stab or kill with a dirk.
- He threatened to dirk anyone who crossed him.
- In the legend, the warrior dirks his enemy in a single swift motion.
- The assassin tried to dirk the guard, but missed.
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