crossguard (English, noun)
expansion: crossguard (plural crossguards)
Senses:
related: word: grip#Noun
tags: comeronym
word: pommel#Noun
tags: comeronym
word: ricasso#Noun
tags: comeronym
qualifier: swords
glosses: 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.
Forms:
form: crossguards
tags: plural