请列举出三种古代的冷兵器，并且回答使用它们的场景描述，请使用英文回答，用几个逗号分开这些描述，数字必须用大写字母表示。
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THREE ancient cold weapons are the SWORD, SPEAR, and AXE. The SWORD was used in close combat for cutting and thrusting, THE SPEAR was employed for both close and distant engagements, providing a reach advantage, and THE AXE was utilized in battle for its powerful chopping ability.
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