Swordsmanship Vocabulary

noun a quick, clever reply or response in conversation or in a duel

• The diplomat delivered a sharp riposte to the accusations made by the foreign minister.
• She always has a quick riposte ready whenever someone teases her.
• He hit back with a savage riposte that left everyone speechless.
• His success in the competition was a riposte to all those who doubted his abilities.

noun the quality of being sharp or having a sharp edge

adjective having a thin edge or point that can cut or pierce easily

• The sharpness of the knife made it easy to slice through the tough meat.
• Be careful with that knife, it has a lot of sharpness to it.
• Dang, that blade's got some serious sharpness!
• His wit and sharpness of mind always kept the conversation lively.

verb to put (a weapon) into a sheath

• The knight carefully sheathed his sword after the battle.
• Make sure to sheathe your knife before putting it away.
• I quickly sheathed my phone when the teacher walked by.
• He learned to sheathe his emotions and remain calm in stressful situations.