模も擬ぎ刀とう

noun

practice sword; imitation sword

Refers to a sword-like object used for training, display, or as a prop, not a real weapon. Often made of wood or bamboo, or a blunt metal replica.

• 時じ代だい劇げきの撮さつ影えいでは模も擬ぎ刀とうが使つかわれる。

  Practice swords are used in the filming of period dramas.

• 初しょ心しん者しゃはまず模も擬ぎ刀とうで素す振ぶりの練れん習しゅうをする。

  Beginners first practice swinging with a practice sword.