Home › Words › S › swordworkswordworkswordwork means combat using a sword; swordplay.Among words judged in Lexicurio's Arena, swordwork ranks #16,008 of 42,747 for Qualifying.EtymologyFrom sword + work.nounCombat using a sword; swordplay.Definitions & examples from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 3.0).Words closest in meaningBy meaning, not spelling — each word's AI semantic fingerprint, nearest first.swordplay 82% match — fighting with a sword vs swordwork →swordcraft 80% match — Knowledge of or skill in the use of the sword or swordplay. vs swordwork →swording 77% match — Slashing or fighting with a sword. vs swordwork →swordfight 77% match — A fight or duel using swords. vs swordwork →swordsmanship 76% match — the skill of using a sword vs swordwork →swordsperson 72% match — A person skilled at using swords in combat. vs swordwork →swordsman 71% match — A person skilled at using swords in sport or combat; a fencer. vs swordwork →swordswomanship 71% match — A woman's skill with a sword. vs swordwork →