buckler

• Небольшой круглый щит, носимый на руке, исторически использовавшийся для отражения или блокирования ударов в бою.

A small, round shield worn on the arm, used historically to deflect or block strikes in combat.

1. Small shieldC1formal

   A small, round shield worn on the forearm or held by a handle, used to deflect or block attacks in combat.

   Небольшой щит

   • The knight raised his buckler to block the sword strike.
   • Ancient warriors often paired a buckler with a sword for close combat.
   • He practiced using a buckler to parry incoming blows.

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