greaves

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

Translation

n. kerak; sisa lemak.
Word Forms
Pluralgreavess

Example Sentences

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

Ksatria itu mengenakan greaves yang mengkilap untuk melindungi kakinya dalam pertempuran.

She polished the greaves until they gleamed in the sunlight.

Dia memoles greaves sampai berkilau di bawah sinar matahari.

The greaves were made of sturdy metal to withstand impact.

Greaves itu terbuat dari logam yang kuat untuk menahan benturan.

The blacksmith crafted custom greaves for the warrior.

Pandai besi itu membuat greaves khusus untuk prajurit.

The greaves clanked as the knight walked across the courtyard.

Greaves itu berdentang saat ksatria berjalan melintasi halaman.

The greaves protected the shins from sword cuts.

Greaves itu melindungi tulang kering dari luka pedang.

He fastened the greaves securely before heading into battle.

Dia mengencangkan greaves dengan aman sebelum menuju pertempuran.

The warrior's greaves were adorned with intricate engravings.

Greaves prajurit itu dihiasi dengan ukiran rumit.

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

Greaves itu penyok akibat hantaman pukulan musuh.

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

Dia menyesuaikan tali pada greaves-nya agar lebih pas.

Real-world Examples

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

Akhilles mengenakan greaves perunggu dan pelindung dada yang berkilauan; karyawan memilih pakaian yang tidak mereka kenakan di akhir pekan.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

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

Di tubuh mereka, tentara Yunani mengenakan pelindung dada perunggu yang berat, greaves perunggu, dan helm yang juga terbuat dari perunggu.

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.

Seolah-olah seorang pria di bengkel senjata, tidak tahu bagian apa yang dipasang di bagian tubuh mana, harus memasang greave di kepalanya dan helm di tulang keringnya dan kemudian mengeluh karena tidak pas.

Source: Volume Three of the Confessions

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