chain mail

Example Sentences

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The late Renaissance came to life in knave overalls with blousy tops, sequined skirts that suggested chain mail armor and tapestry detailing on jacket sleeves.

From Seattle Times • May 25, 2023

Another possibility: While the mice’s skin tears easily, the armor might help protect the inner tail structure, like wearing chain mail under an easily-removed glove.

From New York Times • May 24, 2023

Social media posts and chain mail, meanwhile, falsely claimed that Pavel was planning a general mobilization.

From Washington Post • Jan. 28, 2023

This hobby falls into the larger category of Making Things, be that jewelry or clothing in general, but there’s something about the patience that chain mail designs require that soothes my worries.

From The Verge • Aug. 4, 2022

They wore masks of dully gleaming gray chain mail over their faces, their features obscured by the mesh.

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo