HyperDic: plastron

English > 5 senses of the word plastron:
NOUNartifactplastronthe ornamental front of a woman's bodice or shirt
artifactplastronthe front of man's dress shirt
artifactplastrona metal breastplate that was worn under a coat of mail
artifactplastrona large pad worn by a fencer to protect the chest
animalplastron(zoology) the part of a turtle's shell forming its underside
English > plastron: 5 senses > noun 1, artifact
MeaningThe ornamental front of a woman's bodice or shirt.
Part ofbodicePart of a dress above the waist
BroadershirtfrontThe front of a shirt (usually the part not covered by a jacket)
English > plastron: 5 senses > noun 2, artifact
MeaningThe front of man's dress shirt.
Part ofdress shirt, evening shirtA man's white shirt (with a starch front) for evening wear (usually with a tuxedo)
BroadershirtfrontThe front of a shirt (usually the part not covered by a jacket)
English > plastron: 5 senses > noun 3, artifact
MeaningA metal breastplate that was worn under a coat of mail.
Broaderbreastplate, aegis, egisarmor plate that protects the chest
English > plastron: 5 senses > noun 4, artifact
MeaningA large pad worn by a fencer to protect the chest.
BroaderpadA flat mass of soft material used for protection, stuffing, or comfort
English > plastron: 5 senses > noun 5, animal
Meaning(zoology) the part of a turtle's shell forming its underside.
Categoryzoology, zoological scienceThe branch of biology that studies animals
Part ofturtleAny of various aquatic and land reptiles having a bony shell and flipper-like limbs for swimming / swimming
BroaderexoskeletonThe exterior protective or supporting structure or shell of many animals (especially invertebrates) including bony or horny parts such as nails or scales or hoofs
Spanishplastrón
Catalanplastró

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