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breastplate

DEFINITIONS OF: breastplate

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n armor plate that protects the chest; the front part of a cuirass

Synonyms:
aegis, egis
Types:
plastron
a metal breastplate that was worn under a coat of mail
Type of:
armor plate, armor plating, armour plate, plate armor, plate armour
specially hardened steel plate used to protect fortifications or vehicles from enemy fire
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