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breastplate

/ˈbɹɛstˌpleɪt/

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noun

Plastron

A piece of armor that covers the chest.

Examples :

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

Le plastron brillant du chevalier protégeait sa poitrine de l'épée de l'ennemi.

military wear body

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noun

Poitrail

A piece of horse tack designed to prevent the saddle slipping backwards.

Examples :

"The rider adjusted the horse's breastplate to ensure the saddle wouldn't slide back during the steep climb. "

Le cavalier a ajusté le poitrail du cheval pour s'assurer que la selle ne glisserait pas vers l'arrière pendant la montée raide.

animal vehicle wear

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noun

Prothèse mammaire, faux seins

A piece of silicone in the shape of women's breasts worn by drag queens and other female impersonators to simulate a female body shape.

Examples :

"The drag queen adjusted her breastplate under her shimmering gown before stepping onto the stage. "

La drag queen a ajusté sa prothèse mammaire sous sa robe scintillante avant de monter sur scène.

appearance body wear entertainment

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noun

Pectoral

An embroidered square of linen worn on the breast of the Jewish high priest, bearing twelve precious stones, each inscribed with the name of one of the tribes of Israel.

Examples :

"During the historical reenactment, the actor portraying the high priest wore a breastplate adorned with twelve colorful stones, representing the tribes of Israel. "

Pendant la reconstitution historique, l'acteur incarnant le grand prêtre portait un pectoral orné de douze pierres précieuses colorées, représentant les tribus d'Israël.

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