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A heavy cavalry sword with a curved blade and a single cutting edge.
“The historical officer drew his gleaming saber from its scabbard.”
A large bag made of coarse material such as burlap, heavy paper, or plastic, used for storing and carrying goods.
“He loaded the heavy potatoes into a large burlap sack.”
To make sacred or to imbue with holy or religious significance.
“The ancient ritual was performed to sacralize the newly built temple.”
Connected with God or a god; dedicated to a religious purpose and so deserving veneration.
“The river is considered sacred by millions of pilgrims.”
A consecrated or holy object believed to possess magical or divine powers to protect the bearer from harm, evil, or misfortune.
“The tribal elder handed down a sacred amulet to protect the young warrior on his journey.”
An object, amulet, or talisman believed to possess spiritual power, divine protection, or the ability to bring good fortune through religious or mystical significance.
“The traveler carried a small, sacred charm blessed by the village elder to ensure a safe journey.”
To offer as a sacrifice; to perform a ritual act of immolation or dedication to a deity.
“In the ancient rites, the priests would sacrify the finest bull to appease the gods.”
Regarded as too important, valuable, or holy to be interfered with, criticized, or changed.
“The tradition of free speech is considered sacrosanct in many democratic societies.”
An expression or look in a person's eyes that conveys sorrow, grief, longing, or vulnerability.
“She tried to hide her emotions, but her sad eyes gave her away instantly.”
So; to such a great extent or degree (used chiefly in Scots and northern dialects).
“He was sae happy to see his family again after a long journey.”
The systematic process of identifying hazards, assessing risks, and implementing control measures to prevent accidents, injuries, or losses within an organization.
“The company overhauled its safety management system after the audit revealed several compliance gaps.”
Having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment; shrewd.
“The sagacious leader navigated the company through the economic crisis with remarkable foresight.”
The quality of being sagacious; mental acuteness and soundness of judgment.
“The CEO was renowned for her business sagacity during times of economic crisis.”
Exceptionally wise, prudent, and well-founded counsel or guidance, typically derived from extensive experience and sound judgment.
“She credited her steady financial stability to the sage advice her grandmother had offered years earlier.”
A fixed regular payment, typically paid on a monthly or biweekly basis but often expressed as an annual sum, made by an employer to an employee.
“She negotiated a higher starting salary when she accepted the job offer.”