Word
ATT
Phoneticsatt
Definition
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.
Examples
“The soldier held his att ready for the charge.”
“Historical records from the naval battle describe sailors wielding an att during the boarding of the enemy vessel.”
“The museum's collection of medieval weaponry includes a rare att, its iron tip still remarkably sharp despite centuries of oxidation and neglect.”
Examples
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.
Real-World Examples
“The findings, published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences , center on a method known as alkaline thermal treatment (ATT).” Domains
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