1. large two-handed swords traditionally used by Scottish Highlanders
Usage: historical
2. directional antipersonnel mines that project fragments in a specific direction when detonated
Usage: military

Examples

• The museum displayed several ancient claymores from the 16th century.
• Scottish warriors wielded claymores in battle against English forces.
• The soldiers carefully positioned the claymores along the perimeter.
• Military engineers trained recruits on proper claymore deployment.
• Historical claymores were often passed down through Highland families.
• The explosive claymores created a defensive barrier around the camp.