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Tasset

Description:

A tasset is a piece of armor that protects the upper thighs or waist in a suit of medieval armor. It is typically made of metal plates and is worn as part of a full suit of armor.

Senses:

1. Noun - Armor:

In the context of armor, a tasset refers to the specific component that protects the upper thighs or waist.

Example sentence: The knight's tasset gleamed in the sunlight as he prepared for battle.

2. Noun - Ballet:

In ballet, the tasset refers to a fabric or decorative flap sometimes attached to the front of a tutu or costume, enhancing the visual appeal of the dancer's movements.

Example sentence: The ballerina's graceful spins made the tasset on her tutu flutter elegantly.

Usage:

Tassets were commonly used in medieval suits of armor to provide additional protection to the warrior's vulnerable upper thighs and waist. In ballet, tassets are used as decorative elements to enhance the aesthetics of a performance.

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