crossguard

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Synonyms: cross guard

Antonyms: cross guard

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Noun

1. {{senseid|en|part of sword to protect wielder_s hand}} {{lb|en|swords}} A [[metal#Adjective|metal]] [[bar#Noun|bar]] [[fix#Verb|fixed]] between, and [[at right angles to]], the [[blade#Noun|blade]] and the [[handle#Noun|handle]] of a [[sword#Noun|sword]] or other [[bladed#Adjective|bladed]] [[weapon#Noun|weapon]] that [[stop#Verb|stops]] an [[opponent]]'s similar weapon from [[slide#Verb|sliding]] along the blade and [[injure|injuring]] the [[hand#Noun|hand]] of the [[person#Noun|person]] [[wield#Verb|wielding]] the sword.

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