1. movable front pieces of a medieval helmet that could be raised or lowered to protect the face
Usage: historical; armor terminology

Examples

• The knight raised his ventails to get a better view of the battlefield.
• Medieval helmets often featured ventails that could be adjusted for combat or communication.
• The armorer carefully crafted the ventails to ensure proper ventilation.
• During the tournament, several knights had their ventails damaged by lance strikes.
• The museum’s collection includes a 14th-century helmet with intact ventails.
• Knights would lower their ventails before charging into battle for maximum protection.