Enter the word for search

plastron

/ˈplæstrən/

/ˈplæstrɑn/

plastronnoun

plastrons

/ˈplæstrən/

/ˈplæstrɑn/

Translations

The knight wore a plastron to protect his chest during the tournament.

Рыцарь носил пластрон, чтобы защитить грудь во время турнира.

The ancient warriors used a plastron as part of their armor.

Древние воины использовали броню в качестве части своего доспеха.

The fencer adjusted his plastron before the match began.

Фехтовальщик поправил свой нагрудник перед началом матча.

Additional translations

Definitions

The part of a turtle's shell that covers its belly.

The turtle's plastron was a lighter color than its carapace.

A metal breastplate worn under a coat of mail.

The knight wore a plastron beneath his chainmail for added protection.

A padded protective garment worn by fencers to protect the torso.

The fencer adjusted her plastron before the match began.

A decorative front panel on a shirt or dress, often made of lace or embroidery.

The vintage dress featured a delicate lace plastron that added elegance to the design.

A thin, permanent layer of air held against the body of some aquatic insects by hydrophobic hairs, functioning as a physical gill.

The beetle survives underwater by trapping oxygen in a plastron along its abdomen.

Synonyms

chest piece

plastronadjective

/ˈplæstrɒn/

/ˈplæstrɑːn/

Used attributively in compounds such as "plastron respiration"; treated as relational adjective.

Definitions

Relating to, resembling, or designed for a plastron or protective torso covering.

Researchers studied the mechanics of plastron respiration in diving insects.