Definition of dirks Dirks

/dɚˈks/ - [derks] -

We found 3 definitions of dirks from 2 different sources.

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What does dirks mean?

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  • dirks (Noun)
    Plural of dirk.

Part of speech

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  • dirks, verb, present, 3rd person singular of dirk (infinitive).
  • dirks, noun, plural of dirk.

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: dirks

dirk - a relatively long dagger with a straight blade
  dagger, sticker a short knife with a pointed blade used for piercing or stabbing
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • dirk (n.)
    A kind of dagger or poniard; -- formerly much used by the Scottish Highlander.
  • dirk (v. t.)
    To stab with a dirk.
  • dirk (a.)
    Dark.
  • dirk (v. t.)
    To darken.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • dirk
    A short knife with a pointed blade used for piercing or stabbing.

Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕

  • dirk
    dėrk, n. a Highland dagger or poniard: a side-arm worn by midshipmen and cadets of the royal navy.—v.t. to stab with a dirk. [Scot. durk; from the Celt., as in Ir. duirc.]
  • dirk
    dėrk, adj. (Spens.) dark.—v.t. (Spens.) to darken. [See Dark.]

Sailor's Word-BookThe Sailor's Word-Book

  • dirk
    A small do-little sword or dagger, formerly worn by junior naval officers on duty.

Military DictionaryMilitary Dictionary and Gazetteer 💥

  • dirk
    Is a short dagger which at various times and in various countries has been much used as a weapon of defense. It is still worn by Highland regiments in the British service.

Part of speech

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  • dirk, verb, present, 1st person singular of dirk (infinitive).
  • dirk, verb (infinitive).
  • dirk, noun, singular of dirks.

Pronunciation

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Sign Language

dirks in sign language
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