crossguard

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

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.

/ˈkɹɒsɡɑːd/ /ˈkɹɔsˌɡɑɹd/ /ˈkɹɑs-/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-crossguard.wav

crossguard crossguards

From cross (adjective) + guard (noun).

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