foilist
Thin sword wielder
A foilist is a fencer who specializes in the foil, the lightest and most flexible of the three weapons used in competitive fencing.
The foil is a thrusting weapon with a blunted tip, and touches are scored only with the point against the opponent's torso.
Foilists typically develop precise technique and quick footwork, as the weapon rewards accuracy over force.
She trained as a foilist before eventually switching to épée.
Defensive blade deflection
- riposteSwift clever reply
- lungeSudden forward movement
- thrustForceful forward motion
- feintDeceptive mock attack
disengage · fleche · beat · counterattack · bind · advance · retreat · reprise
Limited stretch of something
- tournamentMulti-round competitive event
- championshipCompetition for top rank
- pisteDesignated ski route
- touchéAcknowledgment of valid counterpoint
assault · medalist · Olympian · competitor · pool · priority · right-of-way · referee
parry
Defensive blade deflection
feint · disengage · fleche · beat · counterattack · bind · advance · retreat · reprise · envelope
bout
Limited stretch of something
- tournamentMulti-round competitive event
- championshipCompetition for top rank
- pisteDesignated ski route
touché · assault · medalist · Olympian · competitor · pool · priority · right-of-way · referee · victory
mask
Face-worn concealment
guard · blade · jacket · glove · reel · tip · pommel · knickers
coach
One who instructs
- footworkSkilled lower-limb movement
- drillHole-boring device
- conditioningLearned behavioral adaptation
agility · lesson · salle · master · practice · sparring · target · timing · distance · tempo