1. pieces of armor that protect the shoulders
Usage: historical; medieval armor

Examples

• The knight’s pauldrons gleamed in the sunlight as he rode into battle.
• Medieval armor included pauldrons to protect the shoulders from sword strikes.
• The museum’s collection featured ornate pauldrons decorated with family crests.
• Blacksmiths carefully crafted pauldrons to allow freedom of movement while fighting.
• The costume designer added realistic pauldrons to the actor’s armor for the film.
• Renaissance pauldrons were often more elaborate than their medieval predecessors.