breastplate

/ˌbrɛstˈpleɪt/

/ˈbrɛstpleɪt/

Other forms: breastplates

Definitions of breastplate

1. noun

   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