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ricasso.

The base of a sword or knife blade where it joins the tang.

7 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/rɪˈkæsoʊ/US
  1. The base of a sword or knife blade where it joins the tang.

  2. The blunt area of a sword just above the hilt, used for grip and maneuverability.

  3. The comparable portion of a knife.

Where this word comes from

Borrowed from Italian ricasso. Further etymology unknown.

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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.