Swords (6)
I believe the answer is:
sabres
<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">swords</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(sabre is a kind of sword)</span><br/ ><br/ >This is the entire clue.<br/ ></span>
(Other definitions for sabres that I've seen before include "Cavalry swords with curved blades" , "Stout swords with a curved blades" .)