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FOIL POMMEL [1 record]

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Record 1 2002-09-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fencing
DEF

The specially designed nut which is attached to the tang of blade, holding the foil components together and lending balance to the weapon.

CONT

... the pommel ... is used to assemble the ... different parts and acts as a counterweight to the blade.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Escrime
DEF

Extrémité métallique renflée qui permet d'assembler et d'équilibrer l'arme.

CONT

[...] le pommeau [...] permet l'assemblage des différentes parties et sert de contrepoids à la lame.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Esgrima
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