noun
- the movable front part of a medieval helmet that could be raised to uncover the face
Usage: historical; archaic
Examples
- The knight raised his ventail to drink from the stream.
- Medieval armor often featured a ventail for protection in battle.
- The museum’s helmet display showed how the ventail could be lifted.
- Warriors would lower their ventails before charging into combat.
- The ventail was an essential part of a knight’s protective gear.