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Engagement
when the blades are in contact with each other.
En Garde
also On Guard; the initial fencing position; the stance that fencers assume when preparing to fence. The fencers must be stationary with the arm bent.
Envelopment
a movement with the blades in contact, that sweeps the opponent's blade through a full circle.
Epee
a fencing weapon with triangular cross-section blade and a large bell guard; also a light duelling sword of similar design, popular in the mid-19th century.

an action intended to look like the start of an attack and to draw a reaction from the opponent.
Fencing Time
also temps d'escrime; the time required to complete a single, simple fencing action.
FIE
Federation Internationale d'Escrime, the world governing body of fencing.
Fleche
lit. "arrow"; an attack with a foot movement like a sprint start, in which the opponent runs at his opponent, attempting to hit before passing him.
Flick
an attack or reposte made with a whip-like movement of the blade, which allows the point to curl round an attempted parry.
Foible
the upper, weak part of the blade.
Foil
a fencing weapon with rectangular cross-section blade and a small bell guard.
Forte
the lower, strong part of the blade.
French Grip
a traditional hilt with a slightly curved grip and a large pommel.
Froissement
an attack that displaces the opponent's blade by a strong grazing action.

 the metal cup or bell that protects the hand from being hit.

as in "d'you wanna hack, then? ". TFC term inviting an opponent to engage in a bout.
Hilt
the handle of a sword, consisting of guard, grip, and pommel.