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| Electrical Apparatus |
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The equipment that registers valid hits through a connection with the fencers' body wires. Red and green lights signal valid hits. In foil, a white light signals a non-valid hit.
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| En Finale |
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Descriptive of a parry made at the last possible instant.
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| En Garde |
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Also On Guard; the fencing position; the stance that fencers assume when preparing to fence.
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| Engagement |
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When the blades are in contact with each other, eg. during a parry, attack au fer, prise de fer, or coule'.
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| Envelopement |
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Taking the foible of the opponent's blade through a complete circle, back to the original line of engagement.
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| Envelopment |
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An engagement that sweeps the opponent's blade through a full circle.
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| Epee |
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A weapon with a blade triangular in cross-section and heavier than that of the foil. The epee has a large, cup-shaped guard that protects the hand and forearm. The target area in foil competition includes the entire body, and there is no right of way rule.
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| Extend |
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To straighten the sword arm in the direction of the target.
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