crossguard

English

Etymology

From cross (adjective) +‎ guard (noun).

Pronunciation

Noun

crossguard (plural crossguards)

  2. (swords) A metal bar fixed between, and at right angles to, the blade and the handle of a sword or other bladed weapon that stops an opponent's similar weapon from sliding along the blade and injuring the hand of the person wielding the sword.
    Synonyms: guard, quillon (one sense)
    Holonym: hilt
    Meronym: quillon (one sense)
    Comeronyms: grip, pommel, ricasso

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Notes

  1. ^ From the collection of the Livrustkammaren (Royal Armoury) in Stockholm, Sweden.

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