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foil


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noun

Definition of FOIL

1
: a light fencing sword having a usually circular guard and a flexible blade of rectangular section tapering to a blunted point — compare épée, saber
2
: the art or sport of fencing with the foil —often used in plural

Origin of FOIL

origin unknown
First Known Use: 1594

Other Combat Sports Terms

riposte, welter

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