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2. Bracer - Wikipedia

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   A bracer (or arm-guard) is a strap or sheath, commonly made of leather, stone or plastic, that covers the ventral (inside) surface of an archer's bow-holding arm. It protects the archer's forearm against injury by accidental whipping from the bowstring or the fletching of the arrow while shooting , and also prevents the loose sleeve from ...

3. Manica (armguard) - Wikipedia

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   A manica (Latin: manica, "sleeve"; [1] Greek: χεῖρες, kheires, "sleeves") was a type of iron or copper-alloy laminated arm guard with curved, overlapping metal segments or plates fastened to leather straps worn by ancient and late antique heavy cavalry, infantry, and gladiators.

4. Archery - Wikipedia

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   Most modern archers wear a bracer (also known as an arm-guard) to protect the inside of the bow arm from being hit by the string and prevent clothing from catching the bowstring. The bracer does not brace the arm; the word comes from the armoury term "brassard", meaning an armoured sleeve or badge.

5. Glossary of archery terms - Wikipedia

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   archer (practitioner) – One who practices archery (a.k.a. bowman) archer's paradox (effect) – The effect produced by an arrow flexing as it leaves the bow; archery (practice) – The practice of using a bow to shoot arrows; arm guard (equipment) – A protective strap or sheath for an archer's forearm (a.k.a. bracer)

6. List of medieval armour components - Wikipedia

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   Arm: Couter or cowter: Plate that guards the elbow. Eventually became articulated. May be covered by guard of vambrace (see below). Spaulder: Bands of plate that cover the shoulder and part of upper arm but not the armpit. Pauldron: 15th: Covers the shoulder (with a dome shaped piece called a shoulder cop), armpit and sometimes the back and ...

7. Gabby Thomas' Arm Sleeve Isn't Just For Fashion. Experts ...

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   Here's why she wears an arm sleeve when she races, according to Gabby and coaches. Skip to main content. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 more ways to reach ...