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Plastron
01
plastron, plaque ventrale
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
informations grammaticales
statut d’animéité
inanimé
composition morphologique
simple
dénombrable
forme plurielle
plastrons
Exemples
The biologist studied the plastron of the turtle to determine its species.
Le biologiste a étudié le plastron de la tortue pour déterminer son espèce.
02
plastron, protège-torse
a protective garment worn underneath the fencing jacket to cover the torso and protect against potential thrusts and touches during fencing bouts
Exemples
The fencer wore a plastron underneath his jacket for added protection during the competition.
L'escrimeur portait un plastron sous sa veste pour une protection supplémentaire pendant la compétition.
03
plastron
a metal breastplate that was worn under a coat of mail
04
plastron
the front of man's dress shirt
05
plastron
the ornamental front of a woman's bodice or shirt
