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To try someone's skill in the use of the sword. / (figuratively) To match one's abilities against an antagonist's.

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measure swords with someone

Source Word

measure swords with someone

Verb

figuratively

To try someone's skill in the use of the sword. / (figuratively) To match one's abilities against an antagonist's.

Japanese Meaning

相手の剣術の腕前を試す / 比喩的に、互いの能力や力量を競い合う

In the tournament's final round, he chose to measure swords with someone far more experienced.

大会の決勝戦で、彼ははるかに経験豊富な相手と剣を交えて腕を試すことにした。

Sense（1）

To try someone's skill in the use of the sword.

Sense（2）

(figuratively) To match one's abilities against an antagonist's.

measures swords with someone

（ present singular third-person ）

measuring swords with someone

（ participle present ）

measured swords with someone

（ participle past ）

measured swords with someone

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