Associations to the word «Plastron»
Noun
Wiktionary
PLASTRON, noun. The nearly flat part of the shell structure of a tortoise or other animal, similar in composition to the carapace.
PLASTRON, noun. (fencing) A half-jacket worn under the jacket for padding or for safety.
PLASTRON, noun. An ornamental front panel on a woman's bodice.
PLASTRON, noun. A film of air trapped by specialized hairs against the body of an aquatic insect, and which acts as an external gill.
Dictionary definition
PLASTRON, noun. The ornamental front of a woman's bodice or shirt.
PLASTRON, noun. The front of man's dress shirt.
PLASTRON, noun. A metal breastplate that was worn under a coat of mail.
PLASTRON, noun. A large pad worn by a fencer to protect the chest.
PLASTRON, noun. (zoology) the part of a turtle's shell forming its underside.
Wise words
It is better wither to be silent, or to say things of more
value than silence. Sooner throw a pearl at hazard than an
idle or useless word; and do not say a little in many words,
but a great deal in a few.