Blade in a bout (4)

I believe the answer is:

epee

(Other definitions for epee that I've seen before include "Fencing sword, heavier than a foil" , "sports equipment" , "Fencing blade" , "there's a point to it" , "Narrow fencing sword" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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