Definitions of plastron
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a metal breastplate that was worn under a coat of mail
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aegis, breastplate, egis
armor plate that protects the chest; the front part of a cuirass
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aegis, breastplate, egis
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a large pad worn by a fencer to protect the chest
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pad
a flat mass of soft material used for protection, stuffing, or comfort
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pad
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the ornamental front of a woman's bodice or shirt
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shirtfront
the front of a shirt (usually the part not covered by a jacket)
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shirtfront
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the front of man's dress shirt
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shirtfront
the front of a shirt (usually the part not covered by a jacket)
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shirtfront
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(zoology) the part of a turtle's shell forming its underside
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exoskeleton
the exterior protective or supporting structure or shell of many animals (especially invertebrates) including bony or horny parts such as nails or scales or hoofs
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exoskeleton
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