1. armor that protects the shin and lower leg
Usage: usually used in plural (greaves); historical/archaic

Examples

• Medieval soldiers wore greaves to protect their legs in battle.
• The knight's greaves were made of polished steel.
• Greaves were an essential part of a warrior's armor.
• The museum displayed a pair of ornate greaves from the 15th century.
• Roman soldiers often wore bronze greaves beneath their tunics.