Meaning & use
epee
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A fencing sword with a heavier blade and larger guard than a foil, used in the fencing discipline of the same name.
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She competed in the epee event at the national fencing championship.
Unlike foil, epee allows the fencer to score by hitting any part of the opponent's body.
A note on using this word
One of the three modern fencing weapons, along with the foil and the saber, each with its own rules for scoring.
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