Short, heavy, curved sword (7)

I believe the answer is:

cutlass

(Other definitions for cutlass that I've seen before include "Short curved naval sword" , "Pirate's sword" , "Steel" , "Short, heavy curved sword" , "Old sailor's weapon" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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