Cryptic crossword clue
Fencers use them to ensure most of enclosure gets put back 5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word EPEES

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What does EPEES mean?

EPEES noun
  1. A sharp-pointed dueling sword with a bell-shaped guard, used (with the end blunted) in sport fencing.

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