Rainguard
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Rainguard is a noun meaning A thing which protects (something) from rain.
Meaning
A thing which protects (something) from rain.
More Meanings
- In particular, a sword's chappe, when interpreted as being to protect against rain.
Example Sentences
... rainguard prevents water from reaching the sap bucket.
Langets are small tongues of metal that sit outside the scabbard, so acting in a similar manner to a rainguard. Moreover, if the fit is right, they can help to snap the sword securely into the scabbard.
... rainguard, which, contrary to common opinion, instead of catching the rainfall and collecting it inside the leaf sheath, transfers it to the opposite side of the stalk and allows it to drip on the rainguard and ligule below.
[...] swords might be fitted with small circular 'rainguards' of leather or (less frequently) sheet metal, folded in half over the cross of the sword. The conventional explanation is that these covered the scabbard mouth, protecting the sword [...] […] [This] sword has a rainguard.
Word Forms
- rainguards
- rain guard
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