エペ
Meanings
1
épée (fencing)
Refers to the épée, one of the three weapons in modern fencing, characterized by a stiff triangular blade and a large bell guard. The term is used in sports contexts.
from French
See also: レイピア
He won the épée competition.
The épée is heavier than the foil.
Usage patterns
- エペで突くto thrust with an épée
The fencer thrust his épée into his opponent's torso.
- エペを構えるto hold an épée in a ready stance
She held her épée in ready position and waited for the referee's signal.