I'm trying to write a sword fight scene where a swordsman is able to predict his opponent's next swing. And every time he does, he hears this sound. The best I can think of is something along the lines of "screeching metal". But that's not what I'm looking for. It doesn't fit.
Learn English – How to describe this metallic sound
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Best Answer
What about whipped?
Try talking about the blade as a person, that may help?
Think about vibrations, the wobble of the blade, sparks, flashes of light from the sun.