SWORDSMANSHIP Synonyms

• especially a leaf of grass or the broad portion of a leaf as distinct from the petiole

• a dashing young man

• something long and thin resembling a blade of grass

• a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard

• a cut of beef from the shoulder blade

• a broad flat body part (as of the shoulder or tongue)

• the part of the skate that slides on the ice

• flat surface that rotates and pushes against air or water

• the flat part of a tool or weapon that (usually) has a cutting edge

• an engagement fought between two military forces

• the act of fighting; any contest or struggle

• battle or contend against in or as if in a battle

• a short heavy curved sword with one edge; formerly used by sailors

• a short knife with a pointed blade used for piercing or stabbing

• a character used in printing to indicate a second cross reference or footnote when the asterisk has already been used

• a fencing sword similar to a foil but with a heavier blade

• a barrier that serves to enclose an area

• material for building fences

• 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)

• of or relating to or resembling gladiators or their combat

• a straight sword with a narrow blade and two edges

• a fencing sword with a v-shaped blade and a slightly curved handle

• a stout sword with a curved blade and thick back

• cut or injure with a saber

• kill with a saber

• the act using a sword (or other weapon) vigorously and skillfully

• any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting

• a means of persuading or arguing

• To engage in a battle.

• Act of taking part in a duel.

• a piece of thin and flexible sheet metal

• anything that serves by contrast to call attention to another thing's good qualities

• a device consisting of a flat or curved piece (as a metal plate) so that its surface reacts to the water it is passing through

• picture consisting of a positive photograph or drawing on a transparent base; viewed with a projector

• a light slender flexible sword tipped by a button

• enhance by contrast

• hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of

• cover or back with foil

• A Japanese martial art using "swords" of split bamboo.