swordsman

/'sɔ:dsmən/

Thân thiện

A swordsman practices his technique in the courtyard.

Definition

Noun: 1. A person skilled in using a sword, especially in combat or sport: This is the primary meaning, referring to someone with expertise in sword fighting. This skill can be for historical combat, modern sport (like fencing), or theatrical performance. 2. A person who fights with a sword: A more general term for anyone who uses a sword as a weapon.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The legendary swordsman defeated all his opponents in the tournament.
  • In the film, the hero is a master swordsman.
  • He trained for years to become a skilled swordsman in the sport of fencing.

Advanced Usage

• "Master swordsman": An expert of the highest skill level.
  • The samurai was renowned as a master swordsman.
• The term can be used figuratively to describe someone who is very sharp, agile, or effective in verbal or intellectual debate, though this is a metaphorical extension.
  • In the courtroom, she was a verbal swordsman, parrying every argument.

Variants and Related Words

• Swordsmanship (n): The skill, techniques, or art of using a sword.
  • His swordsmanship was unmatched.
• Swordswoman (n): A female skilled in using a sword.
  • The story features a brave swordswoman as its protagonist.

Synonyms

• Fencer: Specifically a person who practices the sport of fencing.
• Duelist: A person who fights duels, often with swords.
• Bladesman: A less common, more literary synonym for a swordsman.

Related Phrases

• To cross swords with someone: To have a conflict or disagreement with someone (can be literal or figurative).
  • The two politicians often cross swords during debates.

Học thuật

Noun

1. someone skilled at fencing

Từ đồng nghĩa

• fencer