fullered
/ˈfʊlərd/
adjective
- Describing a blade, especially a sword or knife, that has a groove or grooves (fullers) running along its length to reduce weight without weakening the blade.
- Collectors prize antique fullered blades for their craftsmanship.
- The fullered sword was lighter and easier to wield in battle.
- The blacksmith forged a fullered dagger with a deep central groove.
Synonyms
verb
- Past tense of fuller (verb); to create a groove in a blade or metal object using a tool called a fuller.
- The smith fullered the sword to make it stronger and lighter.
- He fullered the metal bar before shaping it into a tool.
- They fullered the blade carefully to ensure the groove was even.