1. Plural of ataghan; a type of short, curved sword or saber with a single edge, historically used in the Ottoman Empire and surrounding regions.
Usage: historical; often capitalized when referring to the specific Ottoman weapon

Examples

• The museum's collection included several ornate ataghans from the 18th century.
• Ottoman soldiers were trained to wield ataghans with precision in close combat.
• The curved blades of ataghans made them effective weapons for mounted cavalry.
• Historical texts describe ataghans as shorter and more curved than European swords.
• Collectors of historical weaponry often seek authentic ataghans with decorative hilts.