gorget (Meaning)
gorget (n)
armor plate that protects the neck
gorget (n.)
A piece of armor, whether of chain mail or of plate, defending the throat and upper part of the breast, and forming a part of the double breastplate of the 14th century.
A piece of plate armor covering the same parts and worn over the buff coat in the 17th century, and without other steel armor.
A small ornamental plate, usually crescent-shaped, and of gilded copper, formerly hung around the neck of officers in full uniform in some modern armies.
A ruff worn by women.
A cutting instrument used in lithotomy.
A grooved instrunent used in performing various operations; -- called also blunt gorget.
A crescent-shaped, colored patch on the neck of a bird or mammal.
Synonyms & Antonyms of gorget
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gorget Sentence Examples
- The stately swan arched its neck, displaying its elegant gorget of lacy feathers.
- The medieval knight wore an intricate gorget of chainmail that protected his throat.
- The king's gorget, adorned with precious gems, symbolized his regal authority.
- The ornate gorget on the ancient statue depicted elaborate scenes of mythology.
- The gorget trembled as the nervous musician prepared to take the stage.
- The gorget of the mountain sanctuary offered breathtaking views of the surrounding peaks.
- The artist's brushstrokes captured the delicate feathers of the bird's gorget.
- The gorget of the venomous snake expanded as it threatened its prey.
- The politician's gorget of charisma and wit made him a formidable opponent.
- The gorget of the old ship creaked and groaned as it sailed through rough seas.
FAQs About the word gorget
armor plate that protects the neckA piece of armor, whether of chain mail or of plate, defending the throat and upper part of the breast, and forming a part of
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The stately swan arched its neck, displaying its elegant gorget of lacy feathers.
The medieval knight wore an intricate gorget of chainmail that protected his throat.
The king's gorget, adorned with precious gems, symbolized his regal authority.
The ornate gorget on the ancient statue depicted elaborate scenes of mythology.
