In jousting, a defeat is commonly referred to as a "fall" or "broken lance." When a knight is unseated from their horse during the competition, it signifies a loss in that particular round. The term "tilt" is also used to describe the jousting match itself.
The area for jousting is called a "Tiltyard".
It is called a Lance
The area for jousting is called a "Tiltyard".
Back in the day, it is called a Joust or Jousting. For more info, feel free to take a look at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jousting
Yes they had Jousting Arenas (: Today you can see jousting at Medieval Times, its a boat load of fun ;)what were the prizes for winning a jousting tournement?
Back in the day, it is called a Joust or Jousting. For more info, feel free to take a look at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jousting
I always thought it was called a Lance
The lance was a jousting weapon used by knights. It is spear-like weapon designed to be used while mounted. It was commonly equipped with a small circular plate called a vamplate, which prevented the hand from sliding up the shaft upon impact.
I would assume protects you when jousting.
That competition is called jousting. The knights use lances to try to knock each other off their horses while riding towards each other at high speeds. It was a popular medieval sport and a symbol of chivalry and prowess.
Two of the most common names are tiltyard and lists.
Jousts and other hastiludes were held in an area called "the lists."