Swordsmanship Meaning in English

word

US

ˈsɔrdzmənˌʃɪp

SORDZ-muhn-ship

UK

sˈɔːdzmənʃˌɪp

SAWDZ-muhn-ship

Definition

The skill or art of fighting with a sword, especially as practiced in sports or historical martial arts.

Usage & Nuances

Usually formal or academic; often related to fencing ('sport swordsmanship') or historical martial arts. Not commonly used in daily conversation except in specific contexts. Do not confuse with 'sword fighting' (general term) or 'fencing' (modern sport).

• Spanish: esgrima - habilidad con la espada
• Portuguese (BR): esgrima - técnica de espada
• Portuguese (PT): esgrima - técnica de espada
• Chinese (Simplified): 剑术 - 刀剑技巧
• Chinese (Traditional): 劍術 - 刀劍技巧
• Hindi: तलवारबाज़ी - तलवार चलाने की कला
• Arabic: فن المبارزة - مهارة استخدام السيف
• Bengali: তলোয়ারবিদ্যা - তরবারি চর্চা
• Russian: фехтование - искусство обращения с мечом
• Japanese: 剣術 - 剣さばき
• Vietnamese: kiếm thuật
• Korean: 검술
• Turkish: kılıç ustalığı - kılıç kullanma sanatı
• Urdu: فنِ شمشیرزنی
• Indonesian: ilmu pedang - seni bermain pedang

Example Sentences

He spent years practicing swordsmanship.

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Good swordsmanship requires speed and precision.

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She teaches swordsmanship to beginners.

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His impressive swordsmanship amazed everyone at the demonstration.

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Movies often exaggerate swordsmanship for dramatic effect.

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Learning swordsmanship takes patience, balance, and a lot of practice.

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