fencing foil
Thin practice sword
A fencing foil is a lightweight sword used in the sport of fencing, characterized by a flexible rectangular blade and a small circular guard.
The foil is a training and competition weapon—touches score only when made with the tip against the opponent's torso.
She practiced her lunges with a foil before moving to épée.
- bladeFlat cutting edge
- blade workCombat with edged weapons
- thrustForceful forward motion
- parryDefensive blade deflection
- lungeSudden forward movement
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