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ATT

n. countable
C2 Proficiency att Archaic

n. an old word for a sharp weapon like a spear or a sword. It was used long ago in battles or on ships.

n. a pointed weapon, such as a spear or lance, used for stabbing or piercing. Primarily found in historical or nautical contexts; now largely obsolete.


SIMPLE

The soldier held his att ready for the charge.

CONTEXTUAL

Historical records from the naval battle describe sailors wielding an att during the boarding of the enemy vessel.

COMPLEX

The museum's collection of medieval weaponry includes a rare att, its iron tip still remarkably sharp despite centuries of oxidation and neglect.

Usage

Archaic; primarily restricted to historical military or nautical literature.

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