Parierstange — meaning in English
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English meaning
- guard noun A person whose job is to protect a place, person, or thing.
Senses
Parierstange is used for these senses in English:
- crossguard (swords) A metal bar fixed between, and at right angles to, the blade and the handle of a sword or other bladed weapon that stops an opponent's similar weapon from sliding along the blade and injuring the hand of the person wielding the sword.
- guard The part of a sword that protects the wielder's hand.
guard — full definition
- noun A person whose job is to protect a place, person, or thing.
- noun A device or piece of equipment that protects part of the body or a machine from harm.
- noun A cautious or defensive stance, as in "on guard" or "off guard."
- verb To protect someone or something from danger or attack.
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