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swordplay

American  
[sawrd-pley, sohrd-] / ˈsɔrdˌpleɪ, ˈsoʊrd- /

noun

  1. the action or technique of wielding a sword; fencing.


swordplay British  
/ ˈsɔːdˌpleɪ /

noun

  1. the action or art of fighting with a sword

  2. verbal sparring

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Other Word Forms

  • swordplayer noun

Etymology

Origin of swordplay

First recorded in 1620–30; sword + play

Example Sentences

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It features chorus lines of robots performing feats of dexterity and coordination—kung fu, back flips, and, yes, swordplay—at speeds rivaling humans.

From Barron's

The album started with quiet wind and then turned into a tornado of thunder and sirens, swordplay and gunfire over big horns and a funky soul backbeat.

From Los Angeles Times

After moving to the US she inspired a new generation of directors from East Asia to Hollywood to make female-driven swordplay films.

From BBC

First dates on the grassy hill, jogging through the park and on to Fremont, listening to drum circles on a warm summer evening, grinning at the medieval knights and their swordplay tournaments.

From Seattle Times

A near five-minute stretch of high-energy acrobatics and over-the-top swordplay, the sandy courtyard fight in Episode 1 sets the tone for “One Piece” in more ways than one.

From Los Angeles Times