What does "crossguard" mean?

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.

What is a synonym for "crossguard"?

Common synonyms include: guard, quillon.

How do you pronounce "crossguard"?

Pronounced //ˈkɹɒsɡɑːd//.

Crossguard

//ˈkɹɒsɡɑːd// noun

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Noun

1
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.
"Holonym: hilt"

Synonyms

All synonyms

guard quillon

Etymology

From cross (adjective) + guard (noun).

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