punch dagger

A form of push dagger — A short bladed dagger with a handle (often T-shaped) designed to be grasped in the hand with the blade protruding out from between the fingers.

Meanings

nounpunch dagger (plural punch daggers)

plural punch daggers

  1. alternativeAlternative form of push dagger.
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