- saber⇄noun 1. a heavy sword, usually slightly curved, having a single cutting edge. Sabers are often used by cavalry.
2. a soldier armed with a saber.
3a. a sword used in fencing, similar to the foil but with two cutting edges.
b. the spor - saber⇄saber, noun, verb.
(Especially U.S.) - saber⇄v.t. to strike, cut, wound, or kill with a saber. Also, sabre.