Assertion: epee | /r/CapableOf | weigh approximately 27 ounces
Facets:
value: to protect the hand
type: PURPOSE
value: with a larger guard
type: OTHER
Source sentences:
text: The epee (pronounced “EPP-pay”), the descendant of the dueling sword, is similar in length to the foil, but is heavier, weighing approximately 27 ounces, with a larger guard (to protect the hand from a valid hit) and a much stiffer blade.
text: The epee (pronounced “EPP-pay,” meaning sword in French), the descendant of the dueling sword, is similar in length to the foil, but is heavier, weighing approximately 27 ounces, with a larger guard (to protect the hand from a valid hit) and a much stiffer blade.