épée
or e·pee
a rapier with a three-sided blade and a guard over the tip.
the art or sport of fencing with an épée, points being made by touching any part of the opponent's body with the tip of the weapon.
Origin of épée
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How to use épée in a sentence
The soul of Epee, son of Panope, preferred the condition of a woman skillful in handiworks.
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British Dictionary definitions for épée
/ (ˈɛpeɪ, French epe) /
a sword similar to the foil but with a larger guard and a heavier blade of triangular cross section
Origin of épée
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