Define vs. Swashbuckler — What's the Difference?

State or describe exactly the nature, scope, or meaning of

A swashbuckler is a genre of European adventure literature that focuses on a heroic protagonist stock character who is skilled in swordplay, acrobatics, guile and chivalrous ideals. A 'swashbuckler' protagonist is heroic, daring, and idealistic: he rescues damsels in distress, protects the downtrodden, and uses duels to defend his honor or that of a lady or to avenge a comrade.

Mark out the boundary or limits of

A flamboyant swordsman or adventurer.

To state the precise meaning of (a word or sense of a word, for example).

A sword-wielding ruffian or bully.

To describe the nature or basic qualities of; explain

A dramatic or literary work dealing with a swashbuckler.

To make clear the outline or form of; delineate

A swordsman or fencer who engages in showy or extravagant sword play.

To specify distinctly

A daring adventurer.

To give form or meaning to

A kind of period adventure story with flashy action and lighthearted tone.

To make or write a definition.

A bully or braggadocio; a swaggering, boastful fellow; a swaggerer.

To determine with precision; to mark out with distinctness; to ascertain or exhibit clearly.

A reckless impetuous irresponsible person

(obsolete) To settle, decide an argument etc.

To express the essential nature of something.

To state the meaning of a word, phrase, sign, or symbol.

To describe, explain, or make definite and clear; used to request the listener or other person to elaborate or explain more clearly his or her intended meaning of a word or expression.

To demark sharply the outlines or limits of an area or concept.

(mathematics) To establish the referent of a term or notation.

(programming) A kind of macro in source code that replaces one text string with another wherever it occurs.

To fix the bounds of; to bring to a termination; to end.

To determine or clearly exhibit the boundaries of; to mark the limits of; as, to define the extent of a kingdom or country.

To determine with precision; to mark out with distinctness; to ascertain or exhibit clearly; as, the defining power of an optical instrument.

To determine the precise signification of; to fix the meaning of; to describe accurately; to explain; to expound or interpret; as, to define a word, a phrase, or a scientific term.

To determine; to decide.

Give a definition for the meaning of a word;

Determine the essential quality of

Determine the nature of;

Delineate the form or outline of;