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breastplate

/ˈbrɛstpleɪt/

Translations

breastplatenoun

breastplates

/ˈbrɛstpleɪt/

The knight wore a breastplate to protect himself in battle.

Рыцарь носил нагрудник, чтобы защитить себя в бою.

The museum displayed an ancient breastplate from the Roman era.

В музее была выставлена древняя кираса римской эпохи.

Additional translations

нагрудная пластина

Synonyms

protective gear

body armor

breastplateadjective

/ˈbrɛstˌpleɪt/

Attributive use: appears before another noun to denote relation to a breastplate.

breastplatenoun

A piece of armor covering the chest.

The knight donned his breastplate before heading into battle.

A part of a harness that goes across the chest of a horse.

The rider adjusted the horse's breastplate to ensure a comfortable fit.

The sacred, jewelled vestment worn on the chest of the Jewish high priest, bearing twelve stones representing the tribes of Israel.

According to Exodus, the high priest's breastplate held twelve precious stones.

breastplateadjective

Relating to, designed for, or intended to be used with a breastplate.

He purchased a breastplate strap to replace the worn one on his saddle.