swordsmanship

C2 Topic:War & Conflict
US /ˈsɔːrdz.mən.ʃɪp/ UK /ˈsɔːdz.mən.ʃɪp/
noun Freq #30278

Meanings

  1. 1
    noun

    skill, technique, or proficiency in fighting with a sword

    Years of disciplined practice refined her swordsmanship.

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Synonyms
1 noun · skill, technique, or... swordplayfencingswordcraft
Word family
Related forms swordsmansworddueling

Etymology

Formed from swordsman + -ship. The suffix -ship denotes a condition, practice, or skill, so swordsmanship is the art or proficiency associated with a swordsman.

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