noun
- a person who fences with a foil, especially in competitive fencing
Usage: sports term; often used in fencing contexts
Examples
- The foilsman advanced quickly across the piste with precise footwork.
- She trained as a foilsman for five years before competing nationally.
- The Olympic foilsman executed a perfect riposte to win the match.
- Young foilsmen learn proper blade control and distance management.
- He was known as an aggressive foilsman who favored direct attacks.