breastplate
Translation
breastplate
Examples
The knight wore a polished steel breastplate.
The knight wore a polished steel breastplate.
The ancient warrior's breastplate was made of bronze.
The ancient warrior's breastplate was made of bronze.
Grammar Patterns
a breastplate a piece of armor for the chest The knight wore a breastplate.
Similar Words
Synonyms: cuirass, plastron
Etymology
A compound word from 'breast' and 'plate'. It literally means 'a plate for the breast', a piece of armor.
Memory Tips
Imagine a knight with a metal plate covering their breast. This image directly translates to the word's meaning.