swordsman
/'sɔ:dsmən/
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.
Noun
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someone skilled at fencing
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