Lexical entry

フルーレ

furuure

A light, flexible sword used in the sport of fencing.

Sports & GamesPure GairaigoSource: French

Meaning

One of the three weapons used in the sport of fencing, characterized by its flexible blade and small guard.

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エペ

The fencing sword used in épée competition.

サーブル

A fencing weapon with a flat blade and the discipline where hits are made with the edge and point.

ピスト

A fixed-gear bicycle, a fencing strip, or an airport runway.

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