Definition

A person who participates in the sport of fencing using a specific type of sword called an epee.

Example

The epeeist skillfully parried his opponent's attacks during the match.

Conversation

I saw an amazing match yesterday between two top epeeists.

Really? I love watching those matches; they're so intense!

Yeah, the skill level was incredible, especially from the epeeist who won.

I'll have to catch the highlights; it sounds like it was a great fight!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Epeeist → It is formed from "épée" (from French, meaning sword) and "-ist" (meaning one who practices or is concerned with). An épéeist is one who practices or competes in the sport of fencing with an épée sword.

Memory Tip

Think of an 'épée' as a type of sword, and '-ist' means a person who practices a skill. So, an épéeist is someone who practices fencing with an épée.

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