swordplay
noun
sword·play
ˈsȯrd-ˌplā 
1
: the art or skill of wielding a sword especially in fencing
2
: an exhibition of swordplay
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In the demo, players can try the swordplay action game at home for the first time, explore the historic Kiyomizu-dera Temple, and duel protagonist Miyamoto Musashi’s rival Sasaki Ganryu in a boss battle.
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Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 3 June 2026
He is being schooled by faithful Duncan aka Man-At-Arms (Idris Elba) in all the proper swordplay and other attributes to be a warrior for the Castle Grayskull presided over by his father, King Randor (James Purefoy), and mother (who actually grew up on Earth), Queen Marlena (Charlotte Riley).
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 2 June 2026
This year’s acts include new plays and musicals, music, standup and improv comedy, cabaret, Shakespearean swordplay, dance, drag shows and acrobatics.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2026
In addition to writing the show, his central acting turn as Vega/Zorro showcases a formidable skillset as a courtly presence equipped with agile swordplay and a cracking bullwhip.
—Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 12 May 2026
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Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 3 June 2026
He is being schooled by faithful Duncan aka Man-At-Arms (Idris Elba) in all the proper swordplay and other attributes to be a warrior for the Castle Grayskull presided over by his father, King Randor (James Purefoy), and mother (who actually grew up on Earth), Queen Marlena (Charlotte Riley).
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 2 June 2026
This year’s acts include new plays and musicals, music, standup and improv comedy, cabaret, Shakespearean swordplay, dance, drag shows and acrobatics.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2026
In addition to writing the show, his central acting turn as Vega/Zorro showcases a formidable skillset as a courtly presence equipped with agile swordplay and a cracking bullwhip.
—Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 12 May 2026
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“Swordplay.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/swordplay. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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swordplay
noun
sword·play
-ˌplā
: the art or skill of using a sword especially in fencing
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