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Meaning of crossguard | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
/ˈkɹɒsɡɑːd/

Definitions

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.

Equivalents

Deutsch Parierstange
Español arriaz cruceta
Suomi väistin
Français Garde
Italiano Elsa
Nederlands pareerstang
Polski garda jelec
Türkçe balçak

Examples

“Holonym: hilt”
“Meronym: quillon (one sense)”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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