crossguard

Syllables: cross·guard/ˈkɹɒsɡɑːd/US/ˈkɹɔsˌɡɑɹd/

crossguard noun: 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.

Noun

crossguard (plural crossguards)

(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.
- Holonym: hilt
- Meronym: quillon (one sense)
Synonyms:

guard, quillon

Synonyms of crossguard

Forms of crossguard

plural	crossguards

Origin of crossguard

From cross (adjective) + guard (noun).

Questions about crossguard

What does crossguard mean?: Crossguard means 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.
What part of speech is crossguard?: Crossguard is a noun.
How do you pronounce crossguard?: Crossguard is pronounced /ˈkɹɒsɡɑːd/ (UK).
What is the plural of crossguard?: The plural of crossguard is crossguards.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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