English Synonym Finder

epee

Definitions

A fencing sword with a bowl-shaped guard and a rigid blade that has no cutting edge, used for thrusting only.

A sport or event in which competitors use an epee to score points by touching an opponent anywhere on the body.

Examples

The fencer carefully inspected his epee before the final match began.

In modern fencing, the epee is the heaviest of the three weapons used in competition.

Synonyms

fencing sword thrusting weapon dueling blade rapier

Antonyms

blunt weapon non-fencing implement defensive shield