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

In Central Washington, it was an effort that required almost as much quick footwork as the épée squad she captained as a championship fencer in college.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 21, 2021

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

From The Guardian • Aug. 26, 2021

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

From Fox News • Jul. 30, 2021

In 2012, they dropped the women’s saber and the men’s épée team events.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad