epee
noun
Pronunciation: [ˈiːpeɪ]
Definition
A thrusting sword with a small, circular guard, used in fencing.
Examples
The fencer lunged forward, his epee narrowly missing his opponent's chest.
In competitive fencing, the epee is one of the three weapons used.
She trained for years to master the techniques of the epee.
How to Use epee
- epee fencing (collocation)
- The sport or activity of fencing using an epee. — "He took up epee fencing at the age of ten."
- epee bout (collocation)
- A match or contest in fencing using an epee. — "The epee bout lasted for several minutes."
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