dirk
noun
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Definition of dirk
(Entry 1 of 2)
: a long straight-bladed dagger
dirk
verb
dirked;
dirking;
dirks
Definition of dirk (Entry 2 of 2)
: to stab with a dirk
Examples of dirk in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
From 2014 to 2016, Tabares bounced in and out of Orange County jails for misdemeanor convictions including disturbing the peace, carrying a dirk or dagger, possession of an opium pipe and resisting arrest. — Hannah Fry, Daily Pilot, "Man fatally shot by Huntington Beach officer had just been paroled from prison," 28 Sep. 2017 The battle fades around them as the two engage in an intimate fight to the death: BJR stabs Jamie in the leg and Jamie forces his dirk into Black Jack's side. — Julie Kosin, Harper's BAZAAR, "Outlander's Season 3 Premiere Explores the Emotion of Culloden," 11 Sep. 2017 Daggers, dirks, throwing knives, swords and machetes. — Editors, USA TODAY, "5 things you need to know Friday," 1 Sep. 2017 Male, 48, arrested, South 14th and Main streets, carry concealed dirk or dagger. — Ramona Sentinel, "Thefts of tools, construction equipment adding up, sheriff's reports show," 26 July 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'dirk.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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dirk
noun
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Kids Definition of dirk
: a long dagger with a straight blade