Swordsman
noun
A person who is skilled in using a sword.
The samurai was an excellent swordsman who never lost a duel.
Often appears as...
- master swordsman
- skilled swordsman
noun
A person who performs tricks involving swords, especially a sword swallower in a circus.
The audience was amazed by the swordsman's skill, who could balance a sword on the tip of his nose.
Often appears as...
- circus swordsman
- professional swordsman
Usage tips
Colloquial
noun
In video games, a character class that specializes in using swords as their main weapon.
In the role-playing game, I decided to play as a swordsman because I like close-combat fighting.
Often appears as...
- play as swordsman
- swordsman class
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A person who is skilled in using a sword.
The samurai was an excellent swordsman who never lost a duel.
Often appears as...
- master swordsman
- skilled swordsman
noun
A person who performs tricks involving swords, especially a sword swallower in a circus.
The audience was amazed by the swordsman's skill, who could balance a sword on the tip of his nose.
Often appears as...
- circus swordsman
- professional swordsman
Usage tips
Colloquial
noun
In video games, a character class that specializes in using swords as their main weapon.
In the role-playing game, I decided to play as a swordsman because I like close-combat fighting.
Often appears as...
- play as swordsman
- swordsman class
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Usage
Swordsman often appears in historical tales and represents courage and skill.
Knights of the Round Table were known to be skilled swordsmen.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Gender-Specific
Though 'swordsman' sounds masculine, it can refer to any gender proficient with a sword.
The woman surprised many as a formidable swordsman.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Use
Used metaphorically, 'swordsman' might describe someone skilled in sharp, cutting debate or repartee.
He was a feared swordsman in the courtroom.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Usage
Swordsman often appears in historical tales and represents courage and skill.
Knights of the Round Table were known to be skilled swordsmen.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Gender-Specific
Though 'swordsman' sounds masculine, it can refer to any gender proficient with a sword.
The woman surprised many as a formidable swordsman.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Use
Used metaphorically, 'swordsman' might describe someone skilled in sharp, cutting debate or repartee.
He was a feared swordsman in the courtroom.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Usage
Swordsman often appears in historical tales and represents courage and skill.
Knights of the Round Table were known to be skilled swordsmen.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Gender-Specific
Though 'swordsman' sounds masculine, it can refer to any gender proficient with a sword.
The woman surprised many as a formidable swordsman.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Use
Used metaphorically, 'swordsman' might describe someone skilled in sharp, cutting debate or repartee.
He was a feared swordsman in the courtroom.
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Video examples
A day in the life of a...
Banshirô idolizes the legendary samurai Miyamoto Musashi, a renowned swordsman who lived 150 years earlier. But Banshirô doesn’t admire his swordsmanship alone.
Video examples
Meet the Penis-Fencing...
eggs it's only solace it's young will carry the genes of a master swordsman
Video examples
A day in the life of a...
Banshirô idolizes the legendary samurai Miyamoto Musashi, a renowned swordsman who lived 150 years earlier. But Banshirô doesn’t admire his swordsmanship alone.
Video examples
Meet the Penis-Fencing...
eggs it's only solace it's young will carry the genes of a master swordsman
Example 1 of 2
Quote examples
Luke Roberts
English Actor
Playing the greatest warrior in the seven kingdoms, that's absolutely no pressure. It didn't help, during the casting, the director kept saying, 'Remember, you're the most legendary swordsman ever.' I said, 'Great. I'll try and convey that in my four lines of dialogue.
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Douglas Hodge
English Actor
In our culture, good looks are so important, and today he'd head straight for a plastic surgeon, but in Cyrano's time, the nose was who he was, and it didn't matter that he was a brilliant poet, a brilliant swordsman, a brilliant man. His nose defined him.
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Michael Hayden
American Public Servant
Before he played CIA Director Saul Berenson on 'Homeland,' a much younger Mandy Patinkin gained some fame as Inigo Montoya, a legendary swordsman, in 'The Princess Bride.
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Ian McDiarmid
Scottish Actor
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.
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Kofi Kingston
Ghanaian Wrestler
I collect swords, but I'm not really a swordsman.
Quote examples
Luke Roberts
English Actor
Playing the greatest warrior in the seven kingdoms, that's absolutely no pressure. It didn't help, during the casting, the director kept saying, 'Remember, you're the most legendary swordsman ever.' I said, 'Great. I'll try and convey that in my four lines of dialogue.
Quote examples
Douglas Hodge
English Actor
In our culture, good looks are so important, and today he'd head straight for a plastic surgeon, but in Cyrano's time, the nose was who he was, and it didn't matter that he was a brilliant poet, a brilliant swordsman, a brilliant man. His nose defined him.
Quote examples
Michael Hayden
American Public Servant
Before he played CIA Director Saul Berenson on 'Homeland,' a much younger Mandy Patinkin gained some fame as Inigo Montoya, a legendary swordsman, in 'The Princess Bride.
Quote examples
Ian McDiarmid
Scottish Actor
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.
Quote examples
Kofi Kingston
Ghanaian Wrestler
I collect swords, but I'm not really a swordsman.
Example 1 of 5
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