greaves

[US]/ɡreɪvz/
[UK]/ɡrivz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. scum; grease residue.
Word Forms
Pluralgreavess

Example Sentences

The knight wore shiny greaves to protect his legs in battle.

She polished the greaves until they gleamed in the sunlight.

The greaves were made of sturdy metal to withstand impact.

The blacksmith crafted custom greaves for the warrior.

The greaves clanked as the knight walked across the courtyard.

The greaves protected the shins from sword cuts.

He fastened the greaves securely before heading into battle.

The warrior's greaves were adorned with intricate engravings.

The greaves were dented from the impact of the enemy's blows.

She adjusted the straps on her greaves for a better fit.

Real-world Examples

Achilles puts on bronze greaves and shining breastplates; employees choose clothes that they don't wear at the weekend.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

On their bodies, Greek soldiers wore heavy bronze breastplates, bronze greaves, and helmets also made of bronze.

Source: World Atlas of Wonders

It is as if a man in an armory, not knowing what piece goes on what part of the body, should put a greave on his head and a helmet on his shin and then complain because they did not fit.

Source: Volume Three of the Confessions

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