cutlas
Example Sentences
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Catching up a cutlas I followed him into the open.
From The Pirate of Panama A Tale of the Fight for Buried Treasure by William MacLeod Raine
"Hot work," said the Englishman coolly, putting down his rifle and taking up a revolver and a cutlas.
From The Pirate of Panama A Tale of the Fight for Buried Treasure by William MacLeod Raine
Hanglip himself seemed irresolute in the face of the maid's denial; he stood with cutlas raised, not yet sure whether to attack or first see to the treasure story.
From The Pirate Woman by Aylward Edward Dingle
"Whet your tusks, lads, here's the blessed manna!" squealed Caliban, a hunchbacked terror, who kept his maimed carcass secure by virtue of his viperish temper, coupled with an uncanny skill of the cutlas.
From The Pirate Woman by Aylward Edward Dingle
Then with his cutlas he struck a spark and ignited his threads, carefully nursing the tiny flame until he could find a dry stick.
From The Pirate Woman by Aylward Edward Dingle
