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Princeton's WordNet

  1. epeenoun

    a fencing sword similar to a foil but with a heavier blade

Wiktionary

  1. epeenoun

    A fencing sword of a certain modern type; frequently opposed to foil and sabre.

  2. Etymology: From épée.

Wikipedia

  1. Épée

    The épée (English: or , French pronunciation: ​[epe]), sometimes spelled epee in English, is the largest and heaviest of the three weapons used in the sport of fencing. The modern épée derives from the 19th-century épée de combat, a weapon which itself derives from the French small sword.As a thrusting weapon, the épée is similar to a foil (contrasted with a sabre, which is designed for slashing). It has a stiffer blade than a foil. It is triangular in cross-section with a V-shaped groove called a fuller. The épée also has a larger bell guard designed to protect the user’s arm. In addition to the larger “bell” guard and blade, the épée weighs more than the foil and sabre which contributes to its reputation of being the slowest form of fencing. The techniques of use differ, as there are no rules regarding priority and right of way. Thus, immediate counterattacks are a common feature of épée fencing. The entire body is a valid target area.

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  1. epee

    An epee is a type of sword used in fencing, characterized by a three-sided blade and a large hand guard. It is the heaviest of the three weapons used in the sport of fencing, the others being foil and sabre. Unlike foil and sabre, hits can be scored with the tip as well as the sides of the blade in epee fencing.

Wikidata

  1. Épée

    The épée is the modern derivative of the dueling sword, the smallsword, used in sport fencing. Épée is French for "sword". As a thrusting weapon the épée is similar to a foil, but has a stiffer blade that is V-shaped in cross-section called a fuller, has a larger bell guard, and is heavier. The technique however, is somewhat different, as there are no rules regarding priority and right of way. In addition, the entire body is a valid target area.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of epee in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of epee in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of epee in a Sentence

  1. Charles de LEUSSE:

    The sword of love pierces even the flesh. (L'épée de l'amour Transperce même la chair)

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