fencing sword

/ˌfɛnsɪŋ sɔərd/
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Other forms: fencing swords

Definitions of fencing sword
  1. noun
    a sword used in the sport of fencing
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    types:
    epee
    a fencing sword similar to a foil but with a heavier blade
    foil
    a light slender flexible sword tipped by a button
    saber, sabre
    a fencing sword with a v-shaped blade and a slightly curved handle
    type of:
    blade, brand, steel, sword
    a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
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