quintains

[US]/ˈkwɪn.teɪn/
[UK]/ˈkwɪn.teɪn/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a target for practice with a lance or spear; a target used for practice by knights in the Middle Ages

Phrases & Collocations

quintain practice

quintain target

quintain training

quintain challenge

quintain competition

quintain duel

quintain event

quintain technique

quintain exercise

quintain style

Example Sentences

he practiced his swordplay on the quintain.

the knight aimed at the quintain during training.

she explained the history of the quintain to the students.

using a quintain helps improve accuracy in combat.

the quintain was a popular training tool in medieval times.

he struck the quintain with great force.

many knights would practice daily with the quintain.

the design of the quintain has evolved over centuries.

she admired the craftsmanship of the wooden quintain.

he felt a sense of accomplishment after hitting the quintain.

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