Sporting blade Crossword Clue

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Sporting blade Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. a fencing sword similar to a foil but with a heavier blade

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

SPORTING (adjective)
1. exhibiting or calling for sportsmanship or fair play
2. preoccupied with the pursuit of pleasure and especially games of chance
BLADE (noun)
1. especially a leaf of grass or the broad portion of a leaf as distinct from the petiole
2. a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard

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