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blade·​work | \ ˈblād-ˌwərk How to pronounce bladework (audio) \

Definition of bladework

: use or management of a bladed object (such as a knife or sword) Participants will learn footwork, bladework and will be introduced to all three weapons: sabre, epee and foil. — Montclair Times (Essex, New Jersey), 13 Sept. 2012

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First Known Use of bladework

1905, in the meaning defined above

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“Bladework.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bladework. Accessed 15 Oct. 2021.

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