Dirk
noun
A long dagger or knife used in the past by Scottish soldiers.
The Scottish soldier pulled out his dirk and stabbed the enemy.
Often appears as...
- carry a dirk
- use a dirk
Usage tips
Historical
noun
A type of dagger used as a part of traditional male Scottish Highland dress.
He completed his national costume with a dirk on his belt.
Often appears as...
- wear a dirk
- decorative dirk
Usage tips
Cultural
noun
A long dagger or knife used in the past by Scottish soldiers.
The Scottish soldier pulled out his dirk and stabbed the enemy.
Often appears as...
- carry a dirk
- use a dirk
Usage tips
Historical
noun
A type of dagger used as a part of traditional male Scottish Highland dress.
He completed his national costume with a dirk on his belt.
Often appears as...
- wear a dirk
- decorative dirk
Usage tips
Cultural
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Historic Weapon
Dirk refers to a weapon from Scottish history, not a modern knife.
The museum displayed a dirk used in the Battle of Culloden.
Pro Tip 2/3Visual Imagery
When reading 'dirk', imagine a soldier's long, slender dagger.
Tales of brave warriors often mention the gleaming dirk at their side.
Pro Tip 3/3Context Importance
Use 'dirk' in historical or military contexts tied to Scotland.
The historian spoke of the dirk's role in Scottish regiments.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo
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Tim Duncan did it. Dirk Nowitzki did it. I just want to be one of those guys... that stays for the city, play for the city for 20 years.
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Dirk Nowitzki is the best European player, for me, that's ever played the game. He's an unbelievable talent.
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Dirk Nowitzki has been my hero for many years.
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