The lightsaber, sometimes referred to as a laser sword, is a weapon used by the Jedi, the Sith, and other Force-sensitives. Lightsabers consist of a plasma blade, powered by a kyber crystal, that is emitted from a usually metal hilt and can be shut off at will.
An article (abbreviated ART) is a word (or prefix or suffix) that is used with a noun to indicate the type of reference being made by the noun.
definite article. n. A member of the class of determiners that restricts or particularizes a noun. In English, the is the definite article. definite article. n. (Grammar) grammar a determiner that expresses specificity of reference, such as the in English.