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

Hadzic told USA Today that he later confronted another épée fencer, Jake Hoyle, and told him that he was “embarrassed” to be Hoyle’s teammate.

From New York Times • Jul. 31, 2021

In the final, Koki Kano beat second-ranked épée fencer Sergey Bida 8-3 in the last bout to seal the victory.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 30, 2021

I asked one of the older girls if she thought épée was a good choice for a beginner, and she said yes.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad