Sentence:  The principal distinction between the <WSD>broadsword</WSD> and the rapier is, that the latter is formed only for thrusting, while the former is adapted for cutting also. Indeed, those who use the <WSD>broadsword</WSD> are, in my opinion, too apt to neglect the use of the point, and to give their attention almost exclusively to the cuts. 
Meaning of the word marked with <WSD> tags:  A type of early modern sword that has a broad double-edged blade for cutting (as opposed to the more slender thrust-oriented rapier) and a basket hilt.