Breastplate

Quick meaning: Breastplate is a noun meaning A piece of armor that covers the chest.

Meaning

A piece of armor that covers the chest.

More Meanings

1. A piece of armor that covers the torso; a cuirass, the breast- (front) and back-plate, taken together as a unit.
2. A piece of horse tack designed to prevent the saddle slipping backwards.
3. A piece of silicone in the shape of women's breasts worn by drag queens and other female impersonators to simulate a female body shape.
4. (Judaism) An embroidered square of linen worn on the breast of the Jewish high priest, bearing twelve precious stones, each inscribed with the name of one of the tribes of Israel.

Example Sentences

A massive hand grabbed the back of his breastplate and pulled him back.

He wears a Thracian-style helmet that protects most of his head and face, and a breastplate or "cuirass" covering his back and chest, both made of bronze.

Word Forms

• breastplates

Synonyms for breastplate

Depending on context, synonyms include chestplate, breaststrap, breastgirth, egis, aegis.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include egis, aegis, coat, shield, vest, umbrella.

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