Parrying sword (4)

I believe the answer is:

epee

(Other definitions for epee that I've seen before include "Rapier" , "Narrow fencing sword" , "piece of fencing" , "It may offer riposte" , "Thin fencing sword" .)

I've seen this clue in The Washington Post.

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