nounπShareThe nearly flat part of the shell structure of a tortoise or other animal, similar in composition to the carapace."The turtle rested on a warm rock, its plastron facing the sun. "animalpartanatomybiologystructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA half-jacket worn under the jacket for padding or for safety."The fencer wore a plastron under her jacket to protect her chest during practice. "wearbodysportmilitarystyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA man's shirt-bosom."He wore a starched plastron under his suit jacket, giving his formal outfit a crisp, clean look. "appearancestylewearbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn ornamental front panel on a woman's bodice."She sewed a lace plastron onto the front of her blouse to dress it up for the party. "appearancewearstyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA breastplate."The fencer wore a thick, padded plastron under her jacket to protect her chest. "wearbodymilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA film of air trapped by specialized hairs against the body of an aquatic insect, and which acts as an external gill."The plastron of a diving beetle is not directly a source of oxygen, but acts as a gill, acquiring oxygen from the surrounding water."biologyinsectanimalnatureenvironmentphysiologystructurefunctionorganismecologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
