vambrace

/væmˈbræs/

Definitions

1. noun

a metal or leather guard for the forearm, often worn by a knight in armor

“The knight’s vambrace protected his arm during the jousting tournament.”

2. verb

to protect or defend the forearm with a vambrace

“The knight vambraced his arm to prepare for battle.”

Synonyms

  • guard
  • protector

Antonyms

  • exposure
  • vulnerability