What Does Epee Mean in Fencing?

1 : a fencing or dueling sword having a bowl-shaped guard and a rigid blade of triangular section with no cutting edge that tapers to a sharp point blunted for fencing — compare foil entry 4 sense 1, saber. 2 : the art or sport of fencing with the épée.

What are the 3 types of fencing?

Foil, epee and saber are the three weapons used in the sport of fencing.

What is the epee in fencing?

The épée (English: /ˈɛpeɪ/ or /ˈeɪpeɪ/, French pronunciation: ​[epe]), sometimes spelled epee in English, is the largest and heaviest of the three weapons used in the sport of fencing. ... As a thrusting weapon, the épée is similar to a foil (contrasted with a sabre, which is designed for slashing).