Lexical entry

サーブル

saaburu

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

Sports & GamesPure GairaigoSource: French

Meaning

One of the three weapons used in modern fencing. It is a cutting and thrusting weapon where points are scored by touching the opponent's target area above the waist.

fencing sabre

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エペ

The fencing sword used in épée competition.

ピスト

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

フルーレ

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

トゥシュ

Term used in fencing to acknowledge a hit.

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