Swordsmanship

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    the skill of using a sword countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    skill in fencing wordnet

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"Iaido is a form of swordsmanship in which one strikes down an attacking opponent with one blow of the sword quickly drawn out of its sheath, whether the practitioner is sitting or walking."

Etymology

From swordsman + -ship.

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