crossguard

发音

UK /ˈkɹɒsɡɑːd/
其它
US /ˈkɹɔsˌɡɑɹd/
US /ˈkɹɑs-/

词形变化

crossguards 复数 crossguards

释义与例句

n.
  1. 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

    Meronym: quillon (one sense)

词源

From cross (adjective) + guard (noun).

来源：wiktionary