Meaning of "haketon" in English

The term "haketon" refers to a type of padded garment worn in medieval times, typically serving as a form of armor. Made from layers of fabric, such as linen or leather, a haketon was designed to absorb impacts from weapons. It was often worn under heavier armor, like chainmail, to provide additional protection and cushioning. This garment allowed for greater mobility and was favored due to its effectiveness as a lightweight defensive tool in combat situations.

Meaning of "haketon" in French

In French, "haketon" is understood as a padded defensive garment used during the medieval period. Like its English counterpart, the French haketon was constructed from multiple fabric layers, creating a padding effect. Its primary function was to protect the wearer from blunt force and could be worn beneath other forms of armor, such as mail. The simplicity and practicality of the haketon made it a popular choice among soldiers seeking a balance of protection and flexibility.

Pronunciation of "haketon" in English

Phonetic Transcription: [ˈheɪkɪtən]

Pronunciation Variations: There are minimal dialectical variations in the pronunciation of "haketon" within English-speaking regions, largely maintaining consistency across different accents.

Pronunciation of "haketon" in French

Phonetic Transcription: [akətɔ̃]

Pronunciation Variations: In French, "haketon" is typically pronounced uniformly across regions, with slight variations primarily due to regional accents.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

  1. The knight wore a haketon under his armor for extra protection.
    (Le chevalier portait un haketon sous son armure pour une protection supplémentaire.)

  2. She crafted a haketon using layers of linen to replicate medieval techniques.
    (Elle confectionna un haketon en utilisant des couches de lin pour imiter les techniques médiévales.)

  3. The museum displayed a historical exhibit featuring a 14th-century haketon.
    (Le musée présentait une exposition historique mettant en avant un haketon du 14ème siècle.)

  4. Soldiers often relied on a haketon for comfort during long battles.
    (Les soldats comptaient souvent sur un haketon pour le confort durant les longues batailles.)

  5. The reenactor donned a haketon to complete his authentic medieval costume.
    (L'acteur revêtit un haketon pour parfaire son costume médiéval authentique.)

  6. We learned about the manufacturing process of a haketon in our history class.
    (Nous avons appris le procédé de fabrication d'un haketon dans notre cours d'histoire.)

  7. The padded structure of the haketon provided essential shock absorption.
    (La structure matelassée du haketon offrait une absorption des chocs essentielle.)

  8. It was common for a haketon to be worn under chainmail during battles.
    (Il était courant de porter un haketon sous la cotte de mailles durant les batailles.)

  9. The tailor specialized in recreating historically accurate haketons.
    (Le tailleur était spécialisé dans la recréation de haketons historiquement précis.)

  10. They examined the intricate stitching on the old haketon in the collection.
    (Ils examinaient les coutures complexes sur l'ancien haketon de la collection.)

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "haketon" in English

Synonyms: gambeson, quilted jacket, padded armor, textile armor.

Antonyms: -

Similar Words: brigandine, hauberk, cuirass, jerkin.

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "haketon" in French

Synonyms: gambison, veste matelassée, armure rembourrée.

Antonyms: -

Similar Words: brigandine, haubert, cuirasse, pourpoint.

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