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Definition of epee

epee

/ˈeɪ.peɪ/
e · pee
Plural:epees
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epee Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A sharp-pointed fencing sword equipped with a bowl-shaped guard and a stiff, fluted blade that has no cutting edge.

Example

"The fencer carefully inspected the tip of her epee before stepping onto the piste for the championship bout."

2

The discipline of fencing in which the epee is used, distinguished by allowing touches on the entire body of the opponent.

Example

"After competing in foil for several years, he transitioned to epee to take advantage of his height and reach."

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• Nearby Words

epacris
epaulet
epazote
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ephedra
ephemeral
ephesians

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed into English in the late 19th century from French 'épée' (sword), derived from Old French 'espee', tracing back to Latin 'spatha' and Ancient Greek 'spáthē' (broad, flat blade).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Epee. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/epee
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