Definitions
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- noun fencing A
fencing sword of a certain modern type; frequently opposed tofoil andsabre .
Etymologies
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Examples
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It sounds to me like the only thing wrong with your epee is your club.
Epee, Thong Day & Testosterone Boys Elizabeth McClung 2006
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The epee is a heavy fencing sword, and the entire body is a target area.
Island Packet: Home 2009
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The epee is a heavy fencing sword, and the entire body is a target area.
Island Packet: Home 2009
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If I have to use a muscle-powered weapon I’ll stick to a light stabbing sword epee or rapier.
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Nothing would have made me happier than if Michelle had run Curtis through with an "epee" or hacked off his limbs with a "saber". posting and discussion policies if you haven't already.
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After an awkward trial fencing lesson with the team's male coach "he had to ask my dad if he could touch me to help show me the right positions", Ibtihaj joined the team, fencing the epee weapon for her first two years.
Laura Tillman: Ibtihaj Muhammad May be the First U.S. Olympian To Compete In A Hijab -- Here's Why It Matters Laura Tillman 2011
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I was heartened to see that our weapons came with blunt tips—Mr. Cohen had brought along both sabers and epees, explaining that with the saber you can hit only above the waist, but with the epee the whole body is fair game, thus more closely resembling dueling of old.
A Fine Point in a Fight Ralph Gardner Jr. 2012
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Worse though is the picture of the prancing prig with the epee.
Book Cover Smackdown! 'Template' vs. 'Metatropolis' vs. 'The Skylark' 2010
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After an awkward trial fencing lesson with the team's male coach "he had to ask my dad if he could touch me to help show me the right positions", Ibtihaj joined the team, fencing the epee weapon for her first two years.
Laura Tillman: Ibtihaj Muhammad May be the First U.S. Olympian To Compete In A Hijab -- Here's Why It Matters Laura Tillman 2011
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Dying - I lived!! Elizabeth McClung 2010
vanishedone commented on the word epee
WordNet has a definition for this form but not for épée...
March 25, 2009
sionnach commented on the word epee
When Begoña chowed down on the delicious seafood paella, her lips started to puff up alarmingly. Fortunately Juanjo had brought along his epee pen, and was able to inject her right there table-side, in front of the bovine, masticating Catalan diners.
March 25, 2009
reesetee commented on the word epee
*snort*
March 25, 2009