noun
- A slender spear with a sharp blade, traditionally used by peoples of southern Africa.
Usage: Also spelled 'assagai' or 'assegay'; Historical and ethnographic term
Examples
- The warrior gripped his assegai tightly as he prepared for battle.
- Museum exhibits displayed traditional assegais alongside shields and other artifacts.
- Zulu soldiers were known for their skill with the assegai in combat.
- The assegai's sharp point made it an effective hunting weapon.
- Historical accounts describe the assegai as a crucial tool in both warfare and daily life.