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Plastron
01
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
02
a protective garment worn underneath the fencing jacket to cover the torso and protect against potential thrusts and touches during fencing bouts
03
a metal breastplate that was worn under a coat of mail
04
the front of man's dress shirt
05
the ornamental front of a woman's bodice or shirt
plastron
n
Example
The plastron of a turtle provides crucial protection for its internal organs.
The biologist studied the plastron of the turtle to determine its species.
At the zoo, visitors learned about the differences between a turtle's carapace and plastron.
During the examination, the vet noted that the tortoise's plastron was in excellent condition.
She observed that the plastron of the ancient tortoise had unique markings and ridges.
