Associations to the word «Plastron»
Noun
Wiktionary
PLASTRON, noun. The nearly flat part of the shell structure of a tortoise or other animal, similar in composition to the carapace.
PLASTRON, noun. (fencing) A half-jacket worn under the jacket for padding or for safety.
PLASTRON, noun. An ornamental front panel on a woman's bodice.
PLASTRON, noun. A film of air trapped by specialized hairs against the body of an aquatic insect, and which acts as an external gill.
Dictionary definition
PLASTRON, noun. The ornamental front of a woman's bodice or shirt.
PLASTRON, noun. The front of man's dress shirt.
PLASTRON, noun. A metal breastplate that was worn under a coat of mail.
PLASTRON, noun. A large pad worn by a fencer to protect the chest.
PLASTRON, noun. (zoology) the part of a turtle's shell forming its underside.
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