plastron
plast
ˈplæst
plāst
ron
rɑ:n
raan
British pronunciation
/plˈastɹɒn/

Definition und Bedeutung von „plastron“ im Englischen

Plastron
01

Plastron, Bauchpanzer

the nearly flat part of the exoskeleton or shell structure of certain animals, such as turtles and tortoises, located on the underside of their bodies
example
Beispiele
She observed that the plastron of the ancient tortoise had unique markings and ridges.
Sie beobachtete, dass der Plastron der antiken Schildkröte einzigartige Markierungen und Rippen aufwies.
02

Plastron, Torsoschutz

a protective garment worn underneath the fencing jacket to cover the torso and protect against potential thrusts and touches during fencing bouts
example
Beispiele
The plastron's padded layers absorb impacts and reduce the force of thrusts.
Die gepolsterten Schichten des Plastrons absorbieren Stöße und verringern die Kraft der Stiche.
03

Brustpanzer

a metal breastplate that was worn under a coat of mail
04

Brustteil

the front of man's dress shirt
05

Plastron

the ornamental front of a woman's bodice or shirt
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