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Of or pertaining to any organized, competitive, entertaining, and skillful activity or game requiring commitment, strategy, and fair play, in which a winner can be defined by objective means within a specified set of rules.

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riposte

Sports; Fencing

This is a fencer's counterattack following a perry.

saber

Sports; Fencing

This is a modern variant of a slashing sword. However, unlike in foil and epee fencing, hits are awarded with the blade, as well as the point.

false attack

Sports; Fencing

A movement to test the reflexes and reaction of an opponent.

feint

Sports; Fencing

This is a movement that is meant to deceive. It can be done with the arm, foot, leg or hand.

fleche

Sports; Fencing

This is a quick running attack, which can be quite dramatic to watch.

fleuret

Sports; Fencing

French for foil.

floor judges

Sports; Fencing

The floor judges make sure that the fencer's are not making touches while being out of bounds. They also assist the Referee.