What are sport fencing terms?

Answer:
Currently, three types of weapon are used in Olympic fencing:

Foil: a light thrusting weapon; the valid target is restricted to the torso; double hits are not allowed.

Épée: a heavier thrusting weapon; the valid target area covers the entire body; double hits are allowed.

Sabre: a light cutting and thrusting weapon; the valid target area includes almost everything above the waist (excluding the back of the head and the palms of the hands); double hits are not allowed.

Find the appropriate link for the desired list of fencing terms.

Hope this helps!

http://www.synec-doc.be/escrime/dico/engl.htm

Handy website there for new folks to our glorious sport!

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