No. 11,557 in German
stichwaffen
"Stichwaffen" refers to "piercing weapons" or "thrusting weapons."
In a sentence
Die Ritter trugen Stichwaffen in die Schlacht.
The knights carried thrusting weapons into battle.
Here, 'Stichwaffen' is used as a compound noun referring to weapons designed for thrusting, such as spears or rapiers.
Stichwaffen erfordern präzise Technik und Training.
Thrusting weapons require precise technique and training.
In this sentence, 'Stichwaffen' is again used in a general sense to denote weapons designed for a thrusting motion, emphasizing their use in combat and the skill needed.
Historische Museen zeigen oft Stichwaffen aus verschiedenen Epochen.
Historical museums often display thrusting weapons from various eras.
Here, 'Stichwaffen' is used to describe ancient or historical weapons, pointing out their presence in museum exhibitions.
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