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plastron

/ˈplæstɹən/

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noun

Plastron

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. "

La tortue se reposait sur un rocher chaud, son plastron face au soleil.

animal part anatomy biology structure

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noun

Plastron

A half-jacket worn under the jacket for padding or for safety.

Examples :

"The fencer wore a plastron under her jacket to protect her chest during practice. "

L'escrimeuse portait un plastron sous sa veste pour protéger sa poitrine pendant l'entraînement.

wear body sport military style

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noun

Plastron

A man's shirt-bosom.

Examples :

"He wore a starched plastron under his suit jacket, giving his formal outfit a crisp, clean look. "

Il portait un plastron amidonné sous sa veste de costume, donnant à sa tenue formelle un aspect net et impeccable.

appearance style wear body

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noun

Plastron

An ornamental front panel on a woman's bodice.

Examples :

"She sewed a lace plastron onto the front of her blouse to dress it up for the party. "

Elle a cousu un plastron en dentelle sur le devant de son chemisier pour l'embellir pour la fête.

appearance wear style

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noun

Plastron

Examples :

"The fencer wore a thick, padded plastron under her jacket to protect her chest. "

L'escrimeuse portait un plastron épais et rembourré sous sa veste pour protéger sa poitrine.

wear body military

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noun

Une pellicule d'air piégée par des poils spécialisés contre le corps d'un insecte aquatique, et qui agit comme une branchie externe

A film of air trapped by specialized hairs against the body of an aquatic insect, and which acts as an external gill.

Examples :

"The plastron of a diving beetle is not directly a source of oxygen, but acts as a gill, acquiring oxygen from the surrounding water."

Le plastron d'un dytique n'est pas directement une source d'oxygène, mais agit comme une branchie, acquérant de l'oxygène de l'eau environnante.

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