claymore Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a large double-edged broadsword; formerly used by Scottish Highlanders
  2. noun an antipersonnel land mine whose blast is aimed at the oncoming enemy
    claymore mine.

WordNet

Clay"more` noun
Etymology
Gael. claidheamhmor a broadsword; Gael. claidheamh sword + mor great, large. Cf. Claymore.
Definitions
  1. A large two-handed sword used formerly by the Scottish Highlanders.

Webster 1913