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The edge of a sabre blade opposite the cutting edge.
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| Backsword |
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An archaic, edged, unpointed sword used in prizefighting; also singlestick.
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| Balestra |
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A forward hop or jump, typically followed by an attack such as a lunge or fleche.
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| Barrage |
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A fight-off to break a tie.
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| Baudry Point |
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A safety collar placed around a live epee point to prevent dangerous penetration.
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| Bayonet |
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A type of electrical connector for foil and sabre.
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| Beat |
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An attempt to knock the opponent's blade aside or out of line by using one's foible or middle against the opponent's foible.
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| Bib |
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An attachment to the mask that protects the neck and throat area.
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| Bind |
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An action in which the opponent's blade is forced into the diagonally opposite line.
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| Black Card |
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Used to indicate the most serious offences in a fencing competition. The offending fencer is usually expelled from the event or tournament.
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| Blade |
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The part of a fencing weapon that extends beyond the guard.
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| Body Wire |
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Wire that's worn beneath the clothing to connect the fencer's sword to electrical scoring apparatus.
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| Bout |
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A fencing fight for a specific number of hits, usually five touches in six minutes.
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| Broadsword |
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Any sword intended for cutting instead of thrusting; sabre.
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| Broken Time |
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A sudden change in the tempo of one fencer's actions, used to fool the opponent into responding at the wrong time.
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| Button |
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The safety tip on the end of practice and sporting swords.
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