aventail (Meaning)
Wordnet
aventail (n)
a medieval hood of mail suspended from a basinet to protect the head and neck
Webster
aventail (n.)
The movable front to a helmet; the ventail.
Synonyms & Antonyms of aventail
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aventail Sentence Examples
- The knight carefully adjusted the aventail of his helmet, ensuring it would protect his face.
- The aventail reached down to the knight's chest, providing ample protection from enemy fire.
- The aventail was made of hardened leather, offering both flexibility and durability.
- The knight's squires spent hours polishing the aventail, ensuring it was both functional and aesthetically pleasing.
- In battle, the aventail prevented the knight's face from being pierced by arrows or swords.
- The aventail was a crucial piece of armor, protecting the knight's most vulnerable areas.
- The aventail rattled as the knight charged into battle, striking fear into the hearts of his enemies.
- The enemy archer aimed for the gap in the aventail, but the knight deftly dodged the arrow.
- The aventail was dented and scratched after the intense battle, but it had protected the knight's life.
- As the knight lay wounded on the battlefield, the aventail served as a constant reminder of the horrors of war.
FAQs About the word aventail
a medieval hood of mail suspended from a basinet to protect the head and neckThe movable front to a helmet; the ventail.
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The knight carefully adjusted the aventail of his helmet, ensuring it would protect his face.
The aventail reached down to the knight's chest, providing ample protection from enemy fire.
The aventail was made of hardened leather, offering both flexibility and durability.
The knight's squires spent hours polishing the aventail, ensuring it was both functional and aesthetically pleasing.
