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chainmail
This term describes a specific textile-like construction of interlocking metal rings, evoking a sense of medieval warfare and protective layering. It carries a connotation of flexibility combined with strength, distinguishing it from the rigid, solid plates of full armor.
As a mass noun, chainmail is treated as uncountable. It does not have a plural form in standard usage; instead, speakers use partitive constructions such as a shirt of chainmail or a piece of chainmail to specify individual items or sections of the material.
Meanings
Examples
The knight wore a full suit of chainmail under his plate armor.
Chainmail is effective against slashing attacks but poor against blunt force.
I wonder how heavy this chainmail actually feels during a long march.
Put on your chainmail before we enter the battlefield.
The museum display features a well preserved piece of Norman chainmail.
He felt the cold metal of the chainmail press against his skin.
A thin layer of chainmail can provide essential protection for the neck.
Does this chainmail need to be oiled to prevent rust?