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Besides, she didn't just pick up the weapon; it's clear she intends to use it in a fight.

Maybe for hunting.

If you call a cat walking by a hamster, and then, while sitting with a friend, say: "That f***ing hamster shat in my slipper," the meaning won't change; it remains a cat, no matter what you call it. And if you then, while sitting on a tram, say to an old lady: "That hamster shat in my boot again," she's unlikely to think of it as anything other than a hamster. Therefore, when there's an initial context, the meaning won't change, no matter what you call it.

Maybe for hunting.

It's also useful to protect yourself against animals.

Firstly, and most importantly: Xena is a warrior queen, more agile than any elf, and fights with a skill unattainable to ordinary people! In one episode, she outfought the god of war himself, and is even supposedly his daughter!
Secondly, during combat, she uses the environment and performs various jumps, twists, and acrobatic maneuvers, so no heavy armor or chainmail would suit her!
Thirdly, the series takes place in an ancient world, and besides Roman legionaries, almost no one in the entire series wears armor better than leather, and mostly they wear ordinary clothes!
Fourthly, if anyone can be accused of impractical attire, it's not Xena, but Gabrielle, who in the beginning of the series wore simple peasant clothes, and then changed to a skirt and a top with an exposed midriff! Or Callisto, who dresses like this: , although she is not inferior to the warrior queen in agility and combat skills! In the series, the creators have taken enough care to ensure that there are no parallels between the heroines' attire and the artwork of Red Sonja!
And fifthly, during the series, Xena sometimes gets injured in these very "vulnerable areas"! So everything is fair!

Does the meaning change if you refer to one item by the name of another item?

The meaning of what? From whose point of view?

Yesterday, Revanka was a bit off.

I just don't quite understand what you're arguing about.

I called the clothing on this elf girl a boob-plate, and although it isn't actually a boob-plate, that didn't change the essence of this particular subject.

Well, in your case, it's not entirely accurate, but since it's clear what you mean, the meaning remains the same.

You are absolutely right, that’s exactly how it is.

The meaning changes. Language wasn't invented for no reason. Understand that two people can talk however they want, as long as they understand each other. But when you tell a story to a third person, they see complete nonsense. "A green nightingale settled on a hazel tree." Does that make sense? And I just said, "Mom is washing white clothes." Don't mix up the words. Even if the term used is similar to the correct one, confusion will still arise when a third party is involved in the conversation. So, using the term "chainmail bikini" evokes associations like this in me and most people. Because it's a classic example of a "chainmail bikini." I didn't look at the original picture until I read two pages of the thread, and after looking, I realized that Reven is right. Yes, the elf isn't exactly dressed, but it's definitely not a chainmail bikini. Rather, it's a variation of a short (very short) dress. In other words, by saying "chainmail bikini" to me, the image of the picture in my head was altered.

Regarding the practicality of armor and the example of a Roman legionary, the example isn't entirely accurate. First, you should have taken an even older army; they hung trays on their chests – that was their only protection. Weaponry evolves over time, and if you're looking for an example of reasonable protection, look at the 15th-16th centuries. Even then, these would still be the optimal options for that era, and nothing more. Metals, mining technologies, and manufacturing processes improved. The Romans, however, mainly fought against the wild tribes of contemporary Europe, where there were no states or regular armies. Their enemies were less well-armed and less well-protected, which is why their equipment was the way it was – tailored to the environment.
Second, you see, Reven, it's not wise to consider soldiers as an example. Yes, soldiers will have very good, if not the best, armor... But! At a certain cost. No one will spend money on expensive, good armor for ordinary soldiers. The price/quality ratio is always chosen. Look at the centurion. Here, there's already leg protection. The arms are still exposed, but the left is protected by a shield, and the right needs to be used for fencing; even on later armor, the right arm was always less protected to facilitate maneuvering. And the centurion is also just a soldier, analogous to our sergeants, so again, it's a matter of price/quality. You might as well mention Japan, where they didn't spend money on the army, and peasants bought heavier and larger sticks for themselves, and went into battle naked because they didn't have money for armor, and dirty clothes, if they get into a wound, will only make things worse.

Regarding the main point – Reven is right. Regarding the legionary – Reven, think before you speak.

associations like these.

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where is the breastplate?

Yes, I forgot to mention something. Regarding "one of the winners in the 4th contest," she is wearing armor, but it's not very good. Those "curves" are very clearly emphasized, which would be convenient for the enemy to strike precisely at them, as it's a vulnerable point, and the shape of the cuirass doesn't help deflect the blow. In other words, it actually encourages the blow to slide, but it will slide into the chest between the "curves" and cause even more damage. In other words, regardless of gender, armor has never been designed with protrusions. It should be smooth and sloping so that blows slide off, rather than being held on the body.

Understand, two people can talk however they want, the main thing is that they understand each other. But when you tell a story to a third person, they see complete nonsense.

But I was talking to Revan. Moreover, everyone except Revan understood what I was talking about.

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where is the breastplate?

Plate greaves on the buttocks and one thigh. Plate shoulder pad, elbow pads, and leg armor. Plate crest (helmet? O_o). And that's it! There are no other clothes, only a bikini. That's why. And we can't see if there is armor on the chest, because she is standing with her back to us.