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Ventail

Noun

The ventail refers to the movable part of a helmet or a piece of armor that covers the face.

Sense 1:

In the context of medieval armor, a ventail is a hinged piece of plate armor that protects the face and can be lifted or lowered as needed.

Example sentence: The knight raised the ventail of his helmet to get some air.

Related product: Medieval Helmet

Sense 2:

A ventail can also refer to a cloth or fabric screen used to cover and protect windows.

Example sentence: She opened the window and tied the ventail to keep the bugs out.

Related product: Window Screen

Sense 3 (Local usage):

In some regions, a ventail might be a dialect or slang term for a small sideways opening or window.

Example sentence: He peered through the ventail in the door to see who was knocking.

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