ring armour
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Definition
Noun: - A type of flexible protective clothing: "Ring armour" refers to a historical form of body armor, typically from the medieval period, constructed from numerous small metal rings linked together to form a mesh. It is designed to protect the wearer from cuts and thrusts.
Usage
- As a subject: "The knight's ring armour was heavy but effective."
- As an object: "The blacksmith specialized in crafting ring armour."
- With a prepositional phrase: "Soldiers in ring armour marched across the field."
Examples
Advanced Usage
- Historical Context: The term is often used in historical or fantasy literature and discussions to describe a specific, iconic type of medieval protection.
- Technical Description: In detailed historical analysis, "ring armour" may be discussed in terms of its construction patterns, such as the 4-in-1 weave common to chainmail, which is a synonymous term.
Variants and Related Words
- Chainmail (or chain mail) (n): A more common modern synonym for ring armour.
- Mail (n): A shortened, traditional term for the same type of armor (e.g., "a coat of mail").
- Ring mail (n): A less common variant term.
Synonyms
- Chainmail: The most direct synonym.
- Mail: An archaic and shorter synonym.
- Mesh armor: A descriptive synonym focusing on its structure.
Notes on Meaning
- Primary Meaning: The term specifically denotes the flexible, interlinked metal ring armor used historically. It is not used for modern ballistic vests or other types of armor.
- Common Confusion: It is sometimes confused with "scale armour" or "plate armour," which are constructed from overlapping scales or solid plates of metal, respectively. "Ring armour" is defined by its interconnected rings.
Noun
- (Middle Ages) flexible armor made of interlinked metal rings