epee vs sabre

epee

noun
  • A sharp-pointed dueling sword with a bell-shaped guard, used (with the end blunted) in sport fencing. 

sabre

noun
  • A modern fencing sword modeled after the sabre. 

  • A light sword, sharp along the front edge, part of the back edge, and at the point. 

verb
  • To strike or kill with a sabre. 

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