wristguard

English

noun
Definitions
  • A band worn on the wrist by archers as a support and protection.
  • (firearms) A metal band between the stock and the receiver.

Etymology

Compound from English wrist + 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

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