noun
- plural of foilist; people who practice or compete in fencing with a foil (a light sword with a flexible blade and a blunt point).
Usage: sports term; plural form
Examples
- The foilists gathered at the gymnasium for the regional championship.
- Many young foilists train for years to master the technique of the sport.
- The coach divided the foilists into beginner and advanced groups.
- Several foilists from our school qualified for the national tournament.
- The foilists demonstrated impressive footwork and precision during the match.