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A sword, typically double-edged; a classifier for sword strokes or blows.

To pull out or up; to extract; to remove; to select or choose; to stand out; to surpass.

A mechanical bow that shoots projectiles; a crossbow; also refers to a downward stroke in calligraphy.

To open or spread out; a classifier for flat objects like paper or tables; to stretch; a surname.