Fencing Glossary:

Engagement

when the blades are in contact with each other, eg. during a parry, attack au fer, prise de fer, or coule'.

 

En Garde

also On Guard; the fencing position; the stance that fencers assume when preparing to fence.

 

Envelopment (Enveloppement)

an engagement that sweeps the opponent's blade through a full circle.

 

Épée

a fencing weapon with triangular cross-section blade and a large bell guard; also a light duelling sword of similar design, popular in the mid-19th century.

 

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