Definition of breastplate

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Breastplate (n.) A piece against which the workman presses his breast in operating a breast drill, or other similar tool..

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Urim :: Urim (n.) A part or decoration of the breastplate of the high priest among the ancient Jews, by which Jehovah revealed his will on certain occasions. Its nature has been the subject of conflicting conjectures..
Plastron :: Plastron (n.) An iron breastplate, worn under the hauberk..
Thummim :: Thummim (n. pl.) A mysterious part or decoration of the breastplate of the Jewish high priest. See the note under Urim.
Beaver :: Beaver (n.) That piece of armor which protected the lower part of the face, whether forming a part of the helmet or fixed to the breastplate. It was so constructed (with joints or otherwise) that the wearer could raise or lower it to eat and drink..
Placard :: Placard (n.) An extra plate on the lower part of the breastplate or backplate.
Breastplate :: Breastplate (n.) A strap that runs across a horse's breast.
Breastplate :: Breastplate (n.) A piece against which the workman presses his breast in operating a breast drill, or other similar tool..
Pusane :: Pusane (n.) A piece of armor for the breast; often, an addition to, or reenforcement of. the breastplate; -- called also pesane..
Peytrel :: Peytrel (n.) The breastplate of a horse's armor or harness. [Spelt also peitrel.] See Poitrel.
Palette :: Palette (n.) A breastplate for a breast drill.
Breastplate :: Breastplate (n.) A part of the vestment of the high priest, worn upon the front of the ephod. It was a double piece of richly embroidered stuff, a span square, set with twelve precious stones, on which were engraved the names of the twelve tribes of Israel. See Ephod..
Poitrel :: Poitrel (a.) The breastplate of the armor of a horse. See Peytrel.
Sardius :: Sardius (n.) A precious stone, probably a carnelian, one of which was set in Aaron's breastplate..
Thorax :: Thorax (n.) A breastplate, cuirass, or corselet; especially, the breastplate worn by the ancient Greeks..
Corselet :: Corselet (n.) Armor for the body, as, the body breastplate and backpiece taken together; -- also, used for the entire suit of the day, including breastplate and backpiece, tasset and headpiece..
Spangle :: Spangle (v. t.) To set or sprinkle with, or as with, spangles; to adorn with small, distinct, brilliant bodies; as, a spangled breastplate..
Cuirass :: Cuirass (n.) The breastplate taken by itself.
Breastplate :: Breastplate (n.) A plate of metal covering the breast as defensive armor.
Gorget :: Gorget (n.) A piece of armor, whether of chain mail or of plate, defending the throat and upper part of the breast, and forming a part of the double breastplate of the 14th century..
Curat :: Curat (n.) A cuirass or breastplate.
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