Crossed-swords Definition

Crossed-swords Sentence Examples

• He also crossed swords more than once with the Dutch Presbyterian champion, Voetius, still remembered for his attacks on Descartes.

• The badge of the military and naval members bears two crossed swords in the angles of the cross.

• Occasionally, at question time, I crossed swords with him on minor points, in the way that self-important young men do.

• If you must go the skull and crossbones route, consider replacing the bones with something else like lighting bolts or crossed swords.