culbute

/kʌlbjuːt/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of jousting spear with a hook at the end, used by jousters to hook onto an opponent’s shield or armor.

“During the medieval jousting tournament, he used the culbute to hook onto his opponent’s shield.”

Synonyms

  • hooked lance
  • jousting spear

Antonyms

  • none