Compete with an epee (5)

I believe the answer is:

fence

(Other definitions for fence that I've seen before include "Shield" , "Fight with sword - barrier" , "Receiver of stolen goods" , "Enclosing barrier" , "Wooden or wire barrier" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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