English > egis: 1 sense > noun 1, artifactMeaning | armor plate that protects the chest; the front part of a cuirass. |
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Synonyms | breastplate, aegis |
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Part of | body armor, body armour, suit of armor, suit of armour, coat of mail, cataphract | armor that protects the wearer's whole body |
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Narrower | plastron | A metal breastplate that was worn under a coat of mail |
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Broader | armor plate, armour plate, armor plating, plate armor, plate armour | specially hardened steel plate used to protect fortifications or vehicles from enemy fire |
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Spanish | égida, patrocinio, pechera, peto, plastrón |
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Catalan | peto, plastró |
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