plastron -
(zoology) the part of a turtle's shell forming its underside
exoskeleton the exterior protective or supporting structure or shell of many animals (especially invertebrates) including bony or horny parts such as nails or scales or hoofs
turtle any of various aquatic and land reptiles having a bony shell and flipper-like limbs for swimming
plastron -
the front of man's dress shirt
shirtfront the front of a shirt (usually the part not covered by a jacket); "he had spilled catsup on his shirtfront"
plastron -
the ornamental front of a woman's bodice or shirt
shirtfront the front of a shirt (usually the part not covered by a jacket); "he had spilled catsup on his shirtfront"
plastron -
a large pad worn by a fencer to protect the chest
plastron -
a metal breastplate that was worn under a coat of mail
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Wiktionary
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plastron -
The nearly flat part of the shell structure of a tortoise or other animal, similar in composition to the carapace.
plastron -
A half-jacket worn under the jacket for padding or for safety.
plastron -
An ornamental front panel on a woman's bodice.
plastron -
A film of air trapped by specialized hairs against the body of an aquatic insect, and which acts as an external gill.
