dueling swords
Combat weapons, paired
Dueling swords are bladed weapons designed for formal combat between two individuals, typically to settle disputes of honor.
The term covers various sword types used historically in duels—rapiers, smallswords, sabers—depending on era and tradition.
Modern usage often refers to fencing weapons or theatrical props: The actors rehearsed with dueling swords.
They crossed dueling swords at dawn.
- hiltWeapon's graspable portion
- lungeSudden forward movement
- foilDefeat a plan
- guardWatchful defensive attention
- blade workCombat with edged weapons
crossed swords · affair of honor · point of honor · thrust · rapier · smallsword · satisfaction · pommel · seconds · seconds out · parry · honor · sabre · épée · Heidelberg · aristocracy · cut · riposte
- swordssabres, longsword, rapier, saber, sabre
- antique swordsdress swords, scabbards, pommels
- sword exhibitsceremonial swords, samurai swords
- sword museumsamurai swords, rapiers, broadswords, scimitars, sabers
- American swordssabers, cutlass, cutlasses, ceremonial swords, dress swords
dueling swordsshields
Protective barriers for defense
armor · bucklers · body armor · chainmail · gauntlets
dueling swordssiege weapons
Machines for attacking fortifications
machine guns · bombs · grenades · landmines · chemical weapons