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    Esgrima (en. Fencing)

    /esˈɡɾima/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A sports discipline that includes the use of weapons such as the foil, the sword, and the sabre.
    Fencing is one of the oldest disciplines in the Olympic Games.
    La esgrima es una de las disciplinas más antiguas en los Juegos Olímpicos.
    Technique of fighting with a sword.
    The fencing master taught his student the best tactics.
    El maestro de esgrima le enseñó a su alumno las mejores tácticas.
    Set of techniques and rules that govern sword fighting.
    Each competitor must know the rules of fencing to participate in tournaments.
    Cada competidor debe conocer las reglas de la esgrima para participar en torneos.

    Etymology

    It derives from the Latin term 'scherma', which means 'protection or defense'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to practice fencing
    To participate in the practice of fencing.
    hacer esgrima
    fencing master
    Instructor specialized in fencing.
    maestro de esgrima
    fencing tournament
    Formal competition between fencers.
    torneo de esgrima

    Related Words

    foil
    Type of sword used in fencing.
    florete
    sabre
    Another variant of weapon used in fencing competitions.
    sable
    technique
    Set of methods and skills in fencing.
    técnica

    Slang Meanings

    Intense competition
    The competition was a true fencing match between the two best.
    La competición fue una verdadera esgrima entre los dos mejores.
    Verbal defense or argument
    There was a lot of fencing during the meeting among the executives.
    En la reunión hubo mucha esgrima entre los directivos.