tilt rail en · NOUN
Meanings
- A type of wooden barrier positioned lengthwise down the center of a jousting arena (known as the list or tiltyard), used during competitive jousting events to separate the combatants and to ensure that their steeds will follow a parallel trajectory from one end of the field to the other.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| tilt rails | Number=Plur | lexicographic |