Plural of épée; multiple fencing swords with a flexible blade and a button tip, used in competitive sport fencing.
From French 'épée' meaning 'sword,' adopted into English in the 17th century. The term refers specifically to the weapon used in modern Olympic fencing.
Modern épées are surprisingly light—only around 770 grams—but they're engineered with sensitive electronic tips that register touches instantly, making them high-tech weapons!
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