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plastron

/ˈplæstɹən/

Meanings
noun
The nearly flat part of the shell structure of a tortoise or other animal, similar in composition to the carapace.

Examples :

"The turtle rested on a warm rock, its plastron facing the sun. "
animal part anatomy biology structure

Related Words

Illustration specialized

specialized verb

/ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪzd/ /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪzd/

To make distinct or separate, particularly:

"The chef specialized his menu, separating the vegetarian dishes from the meat dishes. "

Illustration practice

practice noun

/ˈpɹæktɪs/

Repetition of an activity to improve a skill.

"He will need lots of practice with the lines before he performs them."

Illustration starched

starched verb

/stɑːrtʃt/ /stɑːrtʃtɪd/

To apply or treat with laundry starch, to create a hard, smooth surface.

"She starched her blouses."

Illustration external

external noun

/əksˈtɜːnəl/ /əksˈtɝnəl/

(chiefly in the plural) The exterior; outward features or appearances.

"The shop's external displays were designed to attract customers. "

Illustration structure

structure noun

/ˈstɹʌktʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈstɹʌktʃɚ/

A cohesive whole built up of distinct parts.

"The birds had built an amazing structure out of sticks and various discarded items."

Illustration acquiring

acquiring verb

/əˈkwaɪ(ə)ɹɪŋ/

To get.

"She is acquiring new skills in cooking by taking online classes. "

Illustration breastplate

breastplate noun

/ˈbɹɛstˌpleɪt/

A piece of armor that covers the chest.

"The knight's shiny breastplate protected his chest from the enemy's sword. "

Illustration ornamental

ornamental noun

/ˌɔːnəˈmɛntl/ /ˌɔɹnəˈmɛntl/

An ornamental plant.

"My grandmother's garden has many beautiful ornamental plants. "

Illustration carapace

carapace noun

/ˈkæ.ɹəˌpeɪs/

A hard protective covering of bone or chitin, especially one which covers the dorsal portion of an animal.

"The turtle's carapace protected it from predators. "

Illustration tortoise

tortoise noun

/ˈtɔː.təs/ /ˈtɔːɹ.təs/

Any of various land-dwelling reptiles, of the family Testudinidae or the order Testudines , whose body is enclosed in a shell (carapace plus plastron). The animal can withdraw its head and four legs partially into the shell, providing some protection from predators.

"The little boy watched the tortoise slowly munch on a piece of lettuce in its enclosure. "

Illustration surrounding

surrounding verb

/səˈɹaʊndɪŋ/

To encircle something or simultaneously extend in all directions.

"The large oak tree surrounding the picnic area provided welcome shade. "

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composition noun

/ˌkɒmpəˈzɪʃən/

The act of putting together; assembly.

"The composition of the band's new song involved several different instruments. "