Like épées vis--vis foils (7)

I believe the answer is:

heavier

(Other definitions for heavier that I've seen before include "More difficult to lift" , "comparatively bulky" , "Weightier" , "Less light" , "More tedious" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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