lance rests

A form of lance rest — A metal flange attached to the side of a breastplate, to steady a lance, arrest its rearward movement, and distribute the force of its impact to the torso (rather than the lancer's arm joints).

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of lance rest
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