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Meaning of "swordplay" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF SWORDPLAY

swordplay  [ˈsɔːdˌpleɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SWORDPLAY

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preposition
conjunction
determiner
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Swordplay is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES SWORDPLAY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

swordplay

Fencing

Fencing is the activity of fighting with blades. The most common version of fencing today, also called olympic fencing or competitive fencing, is divided into three weapon categories: foil, sabre and épée. Classical fencing uses the same three weapons, but approaches fencing as a martial art. Competitive fencing is one of five activities which has been featured at every one of the modern Olympic Games, the other four being Athletics, Cycling, Swimming, and Gymnastics.

Definition of swordplay in the English dictionary

The definition of swordplay in the dictionary is the action or art of fighting with a sword. Other definition of swordplay is verbal sparring.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SWORDPLAY


airplay
ˈɛəˌpleɪ
cosplay
ˈkɒsˌpleɪ
counterplay
ˈkaʊntəˌpleɪ
downplay
ˈdaʊnˌpleɪ
endplay
ˈɛndˌpleɪ
foreplay
ˈfɔːˌpleɪ
fourplay
ˈfɔːˌpleɪ
gameplay
ˈɡeɪmˌpleɪ
gunplay
ˈɡʌnˌpleɪ
hand-play
ˈhændˌpleɪ
horseplay
ˈhɔːsˌpleɪ
interplay
ˈɪntəˌpleɪ
matchplay
ˈmætʃˌpleɪ
photoplay
ˈfəʊtəʊˌpleɪ
quadplay
ˈkwɒdˌpleɪ
replay
ˈriːˌpleɪ
screenplay
ˈskriːnˌpleɪ
stroke-play
ˈstrəʊkˌpleɪ
teleplay
ˈtelɪˌpleɪ
wordplay
ˈwɜːdˌpleɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SWORDPLAY

sword lily
Sword of Damocles
sword-point
sword-swallower
swordbearer
swordbill
swordcraft
sworder
swordfish
swordless
swordlike
swordplayer
swordproof
swordsman
swordsmanship
swordsmen
swordstick
swordswoman
swordswomen
swordtail

WORDS THAT END LIKE SWORDPLAY

by-play
child´s play
display
fair play
firework display
LED display
net play
one-act play
play
play-by-play
plug and play
plug-and-play
power play
redisplay
role-play
screen display
stroke play
three-act play
triple play
uplay

Synonyms and antonyms of swordplay in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «swordplay» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SWORDPLAY

Find out the translation of swordplay to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of swordplay from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «swordplay» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

剑术
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

esgrima
570 millions of speakers

English

swordplay
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

तलवार का खेल
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

مبارزة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

пикировка
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

esgrima
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

অসিক্রীড়া
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

maniement d´épée
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Swordplay
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Schwertkampf
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

剣術
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

펜싱
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Swordplay
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

múa gươm
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

swordplay
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

तलवारबाजी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

kılıç oyunu
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

scherma
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

szermierka
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

пікіровка
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

mânuirea sabiei
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ξιφασκία
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

skerms
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

fäktning
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

sverdkamper
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of swordplay

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SWORDPLAY»

The term «swordplay» is regularly used and occupies the 89.942 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SWORDPLAY» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about swordplay

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SWORDPLAY»

Discover the use of swordplay in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to swordplay and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Methods and Practice of Elizabethan Swordplay
As producer Joseph Papp notes in his Foreword, this is a book that "makes a difference in performance." This book explores the influence of a new form of violence introduced into Elizabeth culture by invention of the rapier.
Craig Turner, Tony Soper, 1990
2
Swordplay
Seventeen rapier-sharp stories of swordplay, magic, and adventure.
Denise Little, 2009
3
Swordplay
When Sara Carpenter decides to work as a deckhand with her husband Matt on their small fishing boat, it seems a simple choice of economics.
Erica Lyon, Jonathon Morgan, 2001
4
Stage Combat: Fisticuffs, Stunts, and Swordplay for Theater ...
Complete with illustrations and step-by-step directions, this book is a must-have for any actor spoiling for a fight—or the appearance of one.
Jenn Boughn, 2010
5
Practice of Chinese Swordplay
Peter Jaw. Every sword method may be used for both defense and offense. For example; we may Gua (defensive) our left and right, we also advance (offensive) at the same time. We may retreat (defensive) and use Liao (offensive) to deter the  ...
Peter Jaw, 2011
6
The History of Fencing: Foundations of Modern European Swordplay
Used in the education of all fencing instructors trained at the United States Fencing Association Coaches College in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
William M. Gaugler, 1998
7
T'Ai Chi Swordplay
Demonstrates both Chinese-style swordplay and unarmed movements often used as exercise
Yan-Ling Xing, Shing Yenling, 1992
8
Actors on Guard: A Practical Guide for the Use of the Rapier ...
Actors on Guard is the most comprehensive and detailed book on the art of theatrical swordplay available today.
Dale Anthony Girard, 2014
9
Stage Combat Resource Materials: A Selected and Annotated ...
Swordplay and the Elizabethan and Jacobean Stage. Salzburg, Austria: Institut Fur Englische Sprache Und Literatur, Universitat Salzburg, 1974. **R, T** No ISBN available. Mr. Morseberger offers what appears to be a revised version of his ...
J. Michael Kirkland, 2006
10
Swashbuckling: a step-by-step guide to the art of stage ...
The ultimate guide to stage fighting technique and basic swordplay, this book covers everything an actor must do to give a dynamic and convincing performance as a stage combatant. "[This book] is more than a manual.
Richard J. Lane, 1999

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SWORDPLAY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term swordplay is used in the context of the following news items.
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Theatre review: Swordplay and laughs make Trois Mousquetaires …
With several shows already added to the run, Les Trois Mousquetaires has all the elements of a summer comedy hit: swordplay, laughs, juicy intrigue and a ... «Montreal Gazette, Jul 15»
2
Get Your First Look at FX's Bloody Bastard Executioner
... titled "Kneel" and "Scythe," which give us just a hint of the action and emotion to come, and the trailer, which definitely promises some bloody swordplay. «TV Guide, Jul 15»
3
Fringe Review: Swordplay: A Play Of Swords
Comedy troupe Sex T-Rex sharpen their weapons and deliver the goods in this spoof of video games (mostly old rather than new), Errol Flynn movies and TV ... «NOW Magazine, Jul 15»
4
THEATER PREVIEW: 'Three Musketeers' delivers a hefty helping of …
Each swashbuckling performance is loaded with plenty of slaps, punches, duels and swordplay. Nearly all of the characters are involved in some sort of skirmish ... «The Patriot Ledger, Jul 15»
5
'Transistor' takes its sci-fi swordplay to iPhone and iPad
Dig Transistor's blend of hack-and-slash action, role-playing elements, and sci-fi storytelling? You no longer have to sit down in front of your console or PC to ... «Engadget, Jun 15»
6
Robot samurai is real: man, machine face off in swordplay
Forget SkyNet. This is the robot you should be looking out for. We've seen quite a few robotic arms that move and grip with grace and finesse to replicate the ... «SlashGear, Jun 15»
7
REDLANDS 'Zorro' brings swordplay to LifeHouse
Entertainment. REDLANDS 'Zorro' brings swordplay to LifeHouse. “Zorro” continues at the LifeHouse Theater this month ... «Press-Enterprise, Jun 15»
8
Game of Thrones' Keisha Castle-Hughes on Swordplay, Nipplegate …
Everyone wants Myrcella — Cersei wants her back safe at home in King's Landing, dad/uncle Jaime wants to rescue her (with the help of new BFF Bronn), ... «Vulture, May 15»
9
Queensland swordplay: they either fall on it or it falls on you
Queensland Premier Anna Palaszczuk is wrestling to overcome Labor's penchant for self-inflicted wounds just seven weeks after unexpectedly winning ... «Sydney Morning Herald, Apr 15»
10
Swordplay Is Foreplay In This Sexy, Stabby Wilkinson Spot
The action-packed spot, created by J. Walter Thompson New York, is entitled "Swordplay Meets Foreplay," and is set to an original track created by the agency, ... «Co.Create, Apr 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Swordplay [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/swordplay>. May 2024 ».
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