swordplay

/ˌsɔərdˈpleɪ/
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Definitions of swordplay
  1. noun
    the act using a sword (or other weapon) vigorously and skillfully
    synonyms: play
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    types:
    fencing
    the art or sport of fighting with swords (especially the use of foils or epees or sabres to score points under a set of rules)
    type of:
    action
    something done (usually as opposed to something said)
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