fencing mask

Wire mesh protection

A fencing mask is protective headgear worn during sword fighting practice and competition.

It consists of a metal mesh screen covering the face, attached to a padded bib protecting the throat and neck.

The mesh allows visibility while deflecting blade strikes: She adjusted her fencing mask before the bout began.

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parry · visor · wire mesh · fiberglass · mesh · carbon fiber · padding · safety inspections · breeches · protective equipment · lunge · synthetic leather · riposte · bout · feint · white · en garde · on guard

Categories
Opposites
protection vs. exposure

fencing maskbare face

defensive vs. offensive fencing equipment

fencing masképée

Fencing sword, points only

foil · sabre · fencing sword · blade

Family

mask, fencing

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Top 500,000
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G