swordplay
/ˈsɔrdˌpleɪ/
noun
- The activity or skill of fighting with a sword, especially in fencing or stage combat.
- The actors trained for months to make their swordplay look realistic in the movie.
- She took up swordplay as a hobby and quickly became skilled at fencing.
- Medieval knights spent years mastering the art of swordplay.
- A clever or witty exchange of words, like a verbal duel.
- The comedy show featured rapid swordplay between the two comedians, keeping the audience laughing.
- The debate turned into lively swordplay as the two politicians traded sharp remarks.
- Their conversation was full of intellectual swordplay, each trying to outsmart the other.