noun
breastplate
BREHST-playt
Breastplate (noun) means a piece of armor that protects the chest. Example: “The knight's breastplate bore his family's crest.”
noun
1
A piece of armor that protects the chest.
"The knight's breastplate bore his family's crest."
2
A strap of horse tack that stops the saddle from sliding backward.
"She fitted a breastplate to keep the saddle from slipping on the steep trail."
How to use breastplate
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishArmor (or riding gear) that covers or secures around the chest.
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- Plural
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Etymology
From Middle English brestplate, a compound of breast and plate.
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What does “breastplate” mean?
The word “breastplate” means a piece of armor that protects the chest. In plain terms, armor (or riding gear) that covers or secures around the chest.
How do you pronounce “breastplate”?
“Breastplate” is pronounced BREHST-playt (/ˈbɹɛstˌpleɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “breastplate” in a sentence?
Here is “breastplate” used in a sentence: “The knight's breastplate bore his family's crest.”
What part of speech is “breastplate”?
“Breastplate” is a noun.
Where does the word “breastplate” come from?
The word “breastplate” comes from Middle English. From Middle English brestplate, a compound of breast and plate.
How many meanings does “breastplate” have?
“Breastplate” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a piece of armor that protects the chest.
