aventail

[US]/ˈævənteɪl/
[UK]/ˌævənˈteɪl/

Translation

n.A piece of armor worn on the back of a knight's helmet, resembling a tail.
Word Forms
Pluralaventails

Phrases & Collocations

attach an aventail

a long aventail

Example Sentences

the knight adjusted his aventail before the battle.

the aventail provided extra protection for the soldier.

he admired the craftsmanship of the aventail.

the aventail hung loosely from the helmet.

she wore an aventail that matched her armor.

the blacksmith forged a new aventail for the warrior.

during the reenactment, the actors wore authentic aventails.

he carefully cleaned his aventail after the tournament.

the aventail was made of chainmail for added defense.

she felt a sense of pride wearing her family’s aventail.

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