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PUNTA ESPADA [1 record]

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Record 1 2015-08-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Sports Equipment and Accessories
  • Fencing
  • Collection Items (Museums and Heritage)
DEF

A fencing weapon with a flat blade and knuckle guard, used with cutting or thrusting actions.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Équipement et accessoires de sport
  • Escrime
  • Objets de collection (Muséologie et Patrimoine)
DEF

En escrime, arme legère (500 g) présentant une coquille prolongée pour protéger le dessus de la main.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Equipo y accesorios deportivos
  • Esgrima
  • Objetos de colección (Museos y Patrimonio)
DEF

Arma de esgrima con la hoja plana y una guarda que protege el puño.

OBS

A diferencia de la espada y el florete [el sable] se puede usar tanto de punta como de corte.

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