chain armor

Thân thiện

A knight wears chain armor over a padded tunic.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Chain armor: A type of protective clothing historically used in warfare, particularly during the Middle Ages, consisting of many small metal rings linked together in a pattern to form a flexible mesh.

Usage

• Noun:
  • The knight wore chain armor for protection in battle.
  • Chain armor was effective against slashing attacks from swords.

Advanced Usage

• "A suit of chain armor": Refers to a complete set of this protective clothing covering the torso and often the limbs.
  • The museum displayed a full suit of chain armor from the 12th century.

Variants and Related Words

• Chainmail (n): A common synonym for chain armor.
  • Chainmail was a significant technological advancement in personal defense.
• Mail (n): A shorter, historical term for chain armor.
  • The warrior's mail was heavy but provided excellent mobility.

Synonyms

• Mail: Armor made of interlinked metal rings.
• Chainmail: Flexible armor consisting of interlocked rings.

Related Phrases

• "Rings of chain armor": Refers to the individual metal loops that make up the garment.
  • Each ring of the chain armor was meticulously riveted closed.

Học thuật

Noun

1. (Middle Ages) flexible armor made of interlinked metal rings

Từ đồng nghĩa

• chain mail
• ring mail
• mail
• chain armour
• ring armor
• ring armour