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fencing

Sport of fighting with swords including the foil, derived from the light weapon used for practising duels; the épée, a heavier weapon derived from the duelling sword proper; and the sabre, with a curved handle and narrow V-shaped blade. In sabre fighting, cuts count as well as thrusts. Masks and protective jackets are worn, and hits are registered electronically in competitions. Men's fencing has been part of every Olympic programme since 1896. Women's fencing was included from 1924, but only using the foil; the épée was not added until in 1996. The sport's governing body is the Fédération Internationale d'Escrime (FIE; International Fencing Federation).



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He determined to cultivate the good-will of the youth Raoul and, either whilst fencing with him or when out shooting, to extract from his simplicity some information which would connect the Athos of old times with the Athos of the present.
Twenty Years After by Dumas, Alexandre View in context
"It must not be that way," said Don Quixote at this point; "I will be the director of this fencing match, and judge of this often disputed question;" and dismounting from Rocinante and grasping his lance, he planted himself in the middle of the road, just as the licentiate, with an easy, graceful bearing and step, advanced towards Corchuelo, who came on against him, darting fire from his eyes, as the saying is.
Don Quixote by Cervantes, Miguel View in context
Henry felt in no mood for fencing with De Fulm, who, like the other sycophants that surrounded him, always allowed the King easily to best him in every encounter.
The Outlaw of Torn by Burroughs, Edgar Rice View in context
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