épée

Example Sentences

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Saber refers to the kind used by cavalry, and épée is a nod to weapons once used in duels.

From Washington Post • Jan. 16, 2023

Yep, the wheelchair fencing has the team épée gold at the end of the day’s qualifying fights.

From The Guardian • Aug. 26, 2021

During introductions for the team épée competition, three U.S. fencers wore pink masks, apparently in support of sexual assault victims, while Hadzic was left wearing a black one.

From New York Times • Jul. 31, 2021

The American’s fell 45-39 to Japan in the men’s épée event.

From Fox News • Jul. 30, 2021

By the end of my first season, even though I hadn’t quite distinguished myself as the world’s best épée fencer, I was in great shape.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad