Foil-like blade (4)

I believe the answer is:

epee

(Other definitions for epee that I've seen before include "It may offer riposte" , "Bit of fencing" , "Duelling weapon" , "Fighting blade" , "Thin fencing sword" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.

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