buckler
/ˈbʌklər/
noun
- A small, round shield used in medieval times for protection in hand-to-hand combat.
- In the museum, we saw an ancient buckler made of wood and leather.
- The knight carried a buckler to deflect sword strikes.
- He practiced using a buckler and a short sword in his fencing class.
- Something that provides protection or defense.
- The new law served as a buckler for workers' rights.
- Her strong faith was a buckler in times of trouble.
- Education can be a buckler against ignorance.
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