handguard

English

noun
Definitions
  • A guard on the front of a weapon for hand and finger protection, or to allow for attachments to the weapon.

Etymology

Compound from English hand (style of penmanship, handwriting) + English guard (machine, etc, protective part of a sword).

Origin

English

guard

Gloss

machine, etc, protective part of a sword

Concept
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Modern world

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Kanji

Emoji

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