lance rest

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A metal flange attached to the side of a breastplate, to steady a lance, arrest its rearward movement, and distribute the force of its impact to the torso (rather than the lancer's arm joints).

Word forms

lance rest lance rests lancerest

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