coat of mail

Thân thiện

A knight wears a coat of mail into battle.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A protective garment made of interlinked metal rings: A "coat of mail" is a type of flexible body armor, historically worn by soldiers, consisting of many small metal rings linked together in a pattern to form a mesh.

Usage

• The term "coat of mail" is a historical and somewhat formal term for a specific type of armor. It is often used in historical texts, fantasy literature, and discussions of medieval warfare.
• It functions as a singular, countable noun (e.g., , ).

Examples

• Noun:
  • The museum displayed a well-preserved coat of mail from the 14th century.
  • Before the battle, the knight donned his heavy coat of mail.

Advanced Usage

• The phrase is sometimes used metaphorically to describe something that provides a strong, protective layer.
  • He wore a psychological coat of mail to shield himself from criticism.

Variants and Related Words

• Mail (noun): Often used as a shorter, more common term for the same type of armor (e.g., ).
• Chainmail (noun): A modern compound term that is synonymous with "mail" or "coat of mail."
• Hauberk (noun): A specific type of coat of mail that is typically longer, extending to the knees or mid-thigh.

Synonyms

• Chain armor: Armor made of interlinked metal rings.
• Ring armor: Another descriptive term for the same protective garment.

Related Phrases

• Suit of armor: A broader term that can include a coat of mail as one component, but often refers to a full set of plate armor.
• Linked mail: A descriptive phrase emphasizing the construction of the armor.

Học thuật

Noun

1. armor that protects the wearer's whole body

Từ đồng nghĩa

• body armor
• body armour
• suit of armor
• suit of armour
• cataphract