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measuring swords with

measuring swords with is the present participle and gerund of measure swords with.

Meaning of measure swords with

Verb

measure swords with (third-person singular simple present measures swords with, present participle measuring swords with, simple past and past participle measured swords with)

  1. To test someone's skill in swordplay
  2. (figuratively, idiomatic) To match one's abilities against an antagonist's.
    Synonyms:
    go up against

Questions about measuring swords with

What is measuring swords with the present participle and gerund of?
Measuring swords with is the present participle and gerund of measure swords with.

Words near measuring swords with in the dictionary

  1. measuring rods
  2. measuring spoon
  3. measuring spoons
  4. measuring strength
  5. measuring swords
  6. measuring swords with
  7. measuring tape
  8. measuring tapes
  9. measuring the drapes
  10. measuring up
  11. measuring wheel

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