the ornamental front of a woman's bodice or shirt
plastron
How to use plastron in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for plastron.
Editorial note
I've seen absorber-jacket things, when I read air bag I picture a real airbag on a plastron.
Quick take
the ornamental front of a woman's bodice or shirt
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of plastron gathered in one view.
the front of man's dress shirt
a metal breastplate that was worn under a coat of mail
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for plastron.
noun
the ornamental front of a woman's bodice or shirt
noun
the front of man's dress shirt
noun
a metal breastplate that was worn under a coat of mail
noun
a large pad worn by a fencer to protect the chest
noun
(zoology) the part of a turtle's shell forming its underside
Example sentences
I've seen absorber-jacket things, when I read air bag I picture a real airbag on a plastron.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.
How do you use plastron in a sentence?
I've seen absorber-jacket things, when I read air bag I picture a real airbag on a plastron.
What does plastron mean?
the ornamental front of a woman's bodice or shirt
What part of speech is plastron?
plastron is commonly used as noun.