fencer![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Athlete who practices fencing; this individual wears sturdy gear that provides protection while leaving the fencer free to move with agility.
jacket ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Clothing with sleeves that covers the chest and fastens under the breeches.
fencing shoe ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Shoe that is reinforced on the sides to protect it from being worn down by the metal pistes, and reinforced on the heel to dampen impact.
stocking ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Sock covering the leg to just below the knee.
breeches ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Pants that extend below the knees and are usually pulled up very high over the waist and held up by suspenders.
bib ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Very sturdy fabric that is attached to the mask to protect the neck.
glove ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Padded leather covering that protects the fencer’s armed hand.
sleeve ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Leather sleeve that is sewn to the glove to protect the lower part of the forearm.
mask ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Face-protection apparatus with a plastic visor or metal latticework.