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Etymology
1. plastron
noun. (zoology) the part of a turtle's shell forming its underside.
Synonyms
- turtle
Antonyms
- understate
- ride
Etymology
- plastron (French)
- piastrone (Italian)
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2. plastron
noun. the ornamental front of a woman's bodice or shirt.
Synonyms
- shirtfront
Etymology
- plastron (French)
- piastrone (Italian)
3. plastron
noun. a large pad worn by a fencer to protect the chest.
Etymology
- plastron (French)
- piastrone (Italian)
4. plastron
noun. a metal breastplate that was worn under a coat of mail.
Synonyms
- aegis
- egis
Etymology
- plastron (French)
- piastrone (Italian)
5. plastron
noun. the front of man's dress shirt.
Synonyms
- evening shirt
- shirtfront
Etymology
- plastron (French)
- piastrone (Italian)
Sentences with plastron
1. Noun, singular or mass
The bottom part of the shell is the plastron.