swordplays
Dueling with blades
Swordplays is the plural of swordplay—fighting or fencing with swords, or the art of such combat.
The term often describes choreographed blade work in films or theater: The movie featured elaborate swordplays between the rivals.
Figuratively, swordplay can mean sharp verbal sparring or witty exchanges.
Simulated theatrical violence
- choreographyDesigning performance movement sequences
- swashbucklingFlamboyantly daring and heroic
- duel sceneStaged combat between two
- Errol FlynnSwashbuckling 1930s-40s leading man
rapier · buckler · stunt · rehearsal · blocking · dramatic · flourish · clash
Formal armed combat
- thrustingPushing with force
- parryingDeflecting an attack
- riposteSwift clever reply
- lungingSudden forward movement
foil · epee · sabre · fencer · bout · touche · blade · feinting
Verbal wit techniques
- punWordplay using double meanings
- witClever, inventive humor
- double entendrePhrase with hidden lewdness
- verbal sparringCompetitive witty exchange
repartee · banter · dialogue · Shakespeare · quip · witticism · linguistic · punning
stage combat
Simulated theatrical violence
- choreographyDesigning performance movement sequences
- swashbucklingFlamboyantly daring and heroic
- duel sceneStaged combat between two
Errol Flynn · rapier · buckler · stunt · rehearsal · blocking · dramatic · flourish · clash · cinematic
dueling
Formal armed combat
lunging · foil · epee · sabre · fencer · bout · touche · blade · feinting · piste
wordplay
Verbal wit techniques
- punWordplay using double meanings
- witClever, inventive humor
- double entendrePhrase with hidden lewdness
verbal sparring · repartee · banter · dialogue · Shakespeare · quip · witticism · linguistic · punning · jest
swordplayshand-to-hand combat
Fighting without distance weapons
unarmed combat · archery · marksmanship · wrestling · grappling
swordplayspeacemaking
Resolving conflicts through negotiation
diplomacy · negotiation · reconciliation · pacifism · nonviolence