English Dictionary

cross swords

verb

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see cross, sword., to place or hold two swords so they cross each other. / To fight with someone; to duel.

They cross swords in a fierce battle.

意味（1）

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see cross, sword., to place or hold two swords so they cross each other.

意味（2）

To fight with someone; to duel.

I do not relish crossing swords with Pike's hook.

意味（3）

(idiomatic) To quarrel or argue with someone; to have a dispute with someone.

You say that you do not see how you and I have crossed swords with the priests.

意味（4）

(idiomatic, vulgar) For males, to urinate simultaneously such that the streams intersect.