swordplay

noun
🔊/ˈsɔːdpleɪ/
🔊/ˈsɔːrdpleɪ/
[uncountable]
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  1. the sport or skill of fencing击剑;剑术Topics Sports: other sportsc2
  2. clever and funny comments and replies that are made quickly 机智的巧辩synonym repartee
    • The two rivals engage in verbal swordplay.这两个对手进行口头剑术。