Epee
Epee noun - A fencing sword similar to a foil but with a heavier blade.
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Saber
Saber noun - A stout sword with a curved blade and thick back.
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Nearby Word: sabre
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The rules of fencing (in epee, saber, and foil) state that when the score is tied with one touch remaining, the fencers must salute each other (in other words, when this trope comes into play).
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