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ID 718474 Last modified 14.11.2018
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Domain combative sports - martial arts
épée preferred
  • kolmekandilise paindumatu teraga torkerelv vehklemises
  • a fencing weapon with triangular cross-section blade and a large bell guard
  • blunted sword developed in the 19th century for use in fencing practice and competition
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  • Terminiga epee tähistatakse lisaks vehklemisrelvale ka vehklemisala, vt kirjet „epee - épée fencing" [14.11.2018]
  • mass 770 g, üldpikkus 110 cm, tera pikkus 90 cm, käekaitse läbimõõt 13,5 cm. Arendatud rapiirist, spordirelvana kasutusel 19. saj-st.
epee
Usage examples
  • Piiramata tsiviilkäibega relvad on: ... 5) spordiotstarbeline vehklemisrelv (epee, espadron, florett jt); ...
épée preferred
Usage examples
  • The modern épée is a thrusting weapon 770 g (27.16 oz) in weight and 110 cm (3.6 ft) in overall length, with a blade 90 cm (nearly 3 ft) long. The blade is triangular in cross section and fairly rigid, tapering to a sharp point blunted with a stop, or button. The handguard is circular and bowl-shaped, similar to that of the foil but slightly larger.
epee
Usage examples
  • Foil, epee and saber are the three weapons used in the sport of fencing.
épée

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