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There were a number of people who helped me get there, and the one I always mention is Michael Byrne, the great master swordsman and brilliant stunt double.
Ian McDiarmid

Meaning of "swordsman" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF SWORDSMAN

swordsman  [ˈsɔːdzmən] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SWORDSMAN

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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Swordsman 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 SWORDSMAN MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Swordsmanship

Swordsmanship refers to the skills of a swordsman, a person versed in the art of the sword. The term is modern, and as such was mainly used to refer to smallsword fencing, but by extension it can also be applied to any martial art involving the use of a sword. The formation of the English word "swordsman" is parallel to the Latin word gladiator, a term for the professional fighters who fought against each other and a variety of other foes for the entertainment of spectators in the Roman Empire. The word gladiator itself comes from the Latin word gladius, meaning "sword".

Definition of swordsman in the English dictionary

The definition of swordsman in the dictionary is one who uses or is skilled in the use of a sword.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SWORDSMAN


backswordsman
ˈbækˌsɔːdzmən
backwoodsman
ˈbækˌwʊdzmən
backwoodsmen
ˈbækwʊdzmən
bandsman
ˈbændzmən
beadsman
ˈbiːdzmən
bedesman
ˈbiːdzmən
bondsman
ˈbɒndzmən
coastguardsman
ˈkəʊstˌɡɑːdzmən
fraudsman
ˈfrɔːdzmən
groundsman
ˈɡraʊndzmən
guardsman
ˈɡɑːdzmən
headsman
ˈhɛdzmən
herdsman
ˈhɜːdzmən
landsman
ˈlændzmən
ombudsman
ˈɒmbʊdzmən
seedsman
ˈsiːdzmən
thirdsman
ˈθɜːdzmən
tidesman
ˈtaɪdzmən
tradesman
ˈtreɪdzmən
woodsman
ˈwʊdzmən

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SWORDSMAN

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

WORDS THAT END LIKE SWORDSMAN

bail bondsman
businessman
Congressman
craftsman
fieldsman
Financial Ombudsman
gadsman
gildsman
goadsman
guildsman
huntsman
infieldsman
leadsman
National Guardsman
oddsman
roberdsman
salesman
spokesman
sportsman
synodsman

Synonyms and antonyms of swordsman in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «swordsman» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SWORDSMAN

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

Translator English - Chinese

剑客
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

espadachín
570 millions of speakers

English

swordsman
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

तलवारबाज
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

المبارز
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

фехтовальщик
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

espadachim
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

খড়্গী
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

épéiste
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Pemain pedang
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Fechter
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

剣士
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

검객
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Pedhang
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

người đánh kiếm
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

வாள்வீச்சு
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

तलवारबहाद्दर
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

kılıç ustası
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

spadaccino
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

szermierz
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

фехтувальник
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

spadasin
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ξιφομάχος
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

swaardvegter
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

swordsman
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

fekter
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of swordsman

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SWORDSMAN»

The term «swordsman» is quite widely used and occupies the 38.428 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SWORDSMAN» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «swordsman» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «swordsman» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

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

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QUOTES WITH «SWORDSMAN»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word swordsman.
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Ian McDiarmid
There were a number of people who helped me get there, and the one I always mention is Michael Byrne, the great master swordsman and brilliant stunt double.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SWORDSMAN»

Discover the use of swordsman in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to swordsman and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Reluctant Swordsman
Wallie Smith can feel the pain.
Dave Duncan, 2014
2
The Samurai Swordsman: Master of War
But this popular image only brushes the surface of the samurai tradition. The Samurai Swordsman: Master of War brings to life the history behind the courageous and highly disciplined fighting men of early Japan.
Stephen Turnbull, 2013
3
The Reluctant Swordsman
Wallie Smith can feel the pain.
Dave Duncan, 2001
4
The Swordsman of Mars
GALAXY Magazine called Kline "the only serious competitor of Edgar Rice Burroughs." If you have ever enjoyed Burroughs' Martian novels, don't miss THE SWORDSMAN OF MARS!
Otis Adelbert Kline, 2009
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Conan The Swordsman
This is the work that relaunched Conan in both the 1970s and 80s, back in print after more than a decade. Come live the adventure again.
L. Sprague de Camp, Lin Carter, Bjorn Nyberg, 2002
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Swordsman's Legacy
Alex Archer. ROGUE ANGEL TM Swordsman's Legacy AlexArcher Special thanks and acknowledgment to Michele Hauf for her contribution. www. mirabooks.co.uk.
Alex Archer, 2014
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The Swordsman's Companion
This book covers everything from choosing a sword, to warming up, to fencing. Full of set drills and clear descriptions, this book has been the standard work on the subject since it first came out in 2004.
Guy Stanley Windsor, 2013
8
Sojan the Swordsman/Under the Warrior Star
Rewritten and expanded from its original appearance in Moorcock's self-published Tarzan Adventures fanzine, this tale of swordplay, airships, and bizarre landscapes sees the hero Sojan and his beloved Princess Noothar encountering strange ...
Michael Moorcock, Joe R. Lansdale, 2010
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Monsieur de Saint-George: Virtuoso, Swordsman, ...
A biography of Joseph Bologne chronicles the life of Monsieur de Saint-George, the son of a slave mother and French aristocrat, who was an insider at the court of Louis XVI and a musician and composer known as the "Black Mozart."
Alain Guédé, 2003
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The Swordsman of Mars
His one true rival and equal at writing planet stories was Otis Adelbert Kline. Kline was on the original editorial staff of Weird Tales, and was literary agent to Robert E. Howard of Conan fame.
Otis Adelbert Kline, 2008

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SWORDSMAN»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term swordsman is used in the context of the following news items.
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Best way of slicing an orange? Watch Japanese master swordsman
Legendary Japanese swordsman Isao Machii battles an industrial ... In this video an industrial robot is placed beside the legendary swordsman with a sword ... «Scottish Daily Record, Jun 15»
2
Swordsman vs. Machine: Robotic Arm and Samurai Face Off
The swordfighting skills of the Japanese samurai are the stuff of legend, but are they in danger of being replaced by robots, like so many others? «NBCNews.com, Jun 15»
3
Truro swordsman Richard Bonehill dies
... and in 1982 on Return of The Jedi as a stormtrooper, among other characters. His skills as a swordsman also brought him work as a double and fight director. «BBC News, Feb 15»
4
World Break: Aria of Curse for a Holy Swordsman
Unfortunately it's much more enticing on paper than it is on film as the first episode of World Break: Aria of Curse for a Holy Swordsman shows us. While not quite ... «Anime News Network, Jan 15»
5
Crunchyroll to Stream "World Break: Aria of Curse for a Holy …
Today's round of new announcements at Crunchyroll commences with word that World Break: Aria of Curse for a Holy Swordsman, based on the light novels by ... «Crunchyroll News, Jan 15»
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FUNimation Licenses "World Break: Aria of Curse for a Holy …
FUNimation has announced the license of World Break: Aria of Curse for a Holy Swordsman (aka Seiken Tsukai no World Break.) The series from Diomedéa is ... «Crunchyroll News, Jan 15»
7
Why Image of a Black Swordsman in King Solomon's Court Was a …
An equally justifiable point of view, however, is that Solomon's decision has already been rendered, and so the swordsman sheaths the instrument of death, ... «The Root, Nov 14»
8
Seven Seas Adds Magika Swordsman and Summoner Fantasy Manga
North American publisher Seven Seas Entertainment announced the company acquired the rights to Monrin 's Magika Swordsman and Summoner ( Magika no ... «Anime News Network, Oct 14»
9
Swordsman Isao Machii becomes real-life Fruit Ninja
Isao Machii, often referred to as a modern-day samurai, is a master swordsman who has wowed enthusiasts in the past with his superhero-like reflexes and ... «SlashGear, Aug 14»
10
Swordsman becomes real-life fruit ninja in new ad
Swordsman becomes real-life fruit ninja in new ad. Pillsbury is bringing the popular video game Fruit Ninja to life, getting a record-holding swordsman to slice ... «USA TODAY, Aug 14»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Swordsman [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/swordsman>. Apr 2024 ».
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