swordstroke

But his pale ancient eyes missed not a single throw or swordstroke.

Warlock Smith, Wilbur 2001

The other's swordstroke didn't land because the demon caught the blade in one hand and crumpled the steel like a boy playing with a dandelion stem.

Lord of the Isles 1997

Varny and her shieldmate Sania had met in the Sunhawks, and when an unlucky swordstroke had taken out Varny's left eye, they'd decided that since Varny was mustering-out anyway because of the injury, they might as well have the family they both wanted.

Oathbreaker Lackey, Mercedes 1989

I came around with a swordstroke I brought in from the moon, right into her belly.

Shadow Games Cook, Glen 1989

"The cub's as mad as his sire," Hjarlma observed, turning a swordstroke with ease.

The Fire In His Hands Cook, Glen 1984

Haaken roared and wound up for a two-handed swordstroke.

The Fire In His Hands Cook, Glen 1984

He vaulted onto the horse's back and parted the picket rope with a vicious swordstroke.

The Black Company Cook, Glen 1984

She grabbed Bormanus and forced him forward, bent down so that his neck was exposed for a swordstroke.

The Magic May Return Niven, Larry 1981

King Richard the Lion-hearted hewed a red road for them all which none could equal; for was he not the strongest man in the two entire armies -- this King who could sever an iron bar with a swordstroke?

The Iron Star — and what It saw on Its Journey through the Ages John Preston True

Mercutio again, like Philip, is a good friend and gallant swordsman, quick-witted and hot-blooded, of a fiery and faithful temper, loyal and light and swift alike of speech and swordstroke; and this is all.

A Study of Shakespeare Algernon Charles Swinburne 1873