Meaning & use
breastplates
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Plural of breastplate: pieces of armor worn to protect the chest.
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The soldiers' breastplates gleamed as they marched into the square.
The museum's collection includes ornate breastplates from the Renaissance.
A note on using this word
In religious contexts, "breastplate" also refers to the ceremonial garment worn by a Hebrew high priest, set with twelve gemstones.
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cuirasses
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