Weapon that shares an etymology with "spade" and "spatula" (4)

I believe the answer is:

epee

(Other definitions for epee that I've seen before include "Duelling blade" , "Duelling weapon" , "Fencing sword, heavier than a foil" , "Fencer's weapon" , "Olympic event" .)

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

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