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🤪 A small weakness 🗡️ A weak blade part
foible

foible

9.9
The weaker part of a sword blade between the middle and the tip
  • noun
  • /ˈfɔɪbəl/
  • Specialized
translation icon : parte débil de la hoja
  • In the duel, the fighter aimed for the opponent's foible to gain an advantage.

Examples

  • The foible of the sword is crucial for control when parrying strikes.

  • Clinton's foibles were *personal* issues, affecting Clinton and only Clinton.

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  • The master swordsman demonstrated his skill by striking the target with the foible of his blade.

Antonyms

forte
  • Specialized
9.9

The stronger part of a sword blade near the handle

Surface Forms

foible singular
foibles plural

Etymology

The word foible comes from old French faible meaning 'weak', and in fencing it named the weaker part of a sword blade, opposite forte 'strong'. That's why the foible is the blade section between the middle and the point, the 'weak' part used for light, quick moves.