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cheekpieces

/ˈtʃiːkpiːsɪz/

Meanings
noun
A piece of armour, or the bridle of a horse, that protects the cheek.

Examples :

"The knight wore cheekpieces to protect his face during the jousting tournament. "
body animal wear part military

Related Words

Illustration jousting

jousting verb

/ˈdʒaʊstɪŋ/

To engage in mock combat on horseback, as two knights in the lists; to tilt.

"Every summer at the Renaissance Faire, performers are jousting for the crowd's entertainment. "

Illustration armour

armour noun

/ˈɑː.mə/ /ˈɑːɹ.mɚ/

A protective layer over a body, vehicle, or other object intended to deflect or diffuse damaging forces.

"The knight's armour protected him from the dragon's fiery breath. "

Illustration that

that noun

/ˈðæt/ /ˈd̪æt/ /ˈðɛt/

Something being indicated that is there; one of those.

"My sister brought several books to the library, and that one is about dinosaurs. "

Illustration knight

knight noun

/naɪt/

A young servant or follower; a trained military attendant in service of a lord.

"The knight helped the queen with her homework. "

Illustration protect

protect verb

/pɹəˈtɛkt/

To keep safe; to defend; to guard; to prevent harm coming to.

"Condoms are designed to protect against sexually-transmitted diseases."

Illustration piece

piece noun

/piːs/

A part of a larger whole, usually in such a form that it is able to be separated from other parts.

"I’d like another piece of pie."

Illustration bridle

bridle noun

/ˈbɹaɪdəl/

The headgear with which a horse is directed and which carries a bit and reins.

"The horse trainer carefully adjusted the bridle before mounting the animal. "

Illustration tournament

tournament noun

/ˈtɔːnəmənt/ /ˈtɔɹnəmənt/

During the Middle Ages, a series of battles and other contests designed to prepare knights for war.

"The knight's training involved participating in a series of tournaments, preparing him for future battles. "

Illustration cheek

cheek noun

/tʃiːk/

The soft skin on each side of the face, below the eyes; the outer surface of the sides of the oral cavity.

"My sister playfully pinched my cheek. "

Illustration protects

protects verb

/pɹəˈtɛkts/ /pɹoʊˈtɛkts/

To keep safe; to defend; to guard; to prevent harm coming to.

"Condoms are designed to protect against sexually-transmitted diseases."

Illustration horse

horse noun

/hɔːs/ /hɔɹs/

Any of several animals related to Equus ferus caballus.

"My grandfather owns a beautiful horse. "

Illustration during

during verb

/ˈdjɔː.ɹɪŋ/ /ˈdʒɔːɹɪŋ/ /ˈd(j)ʊɚ.ɪŋ/

To last, continue, endure.

"The storm during all night. "