breastplate
noun
breast·plate
ˈbres(t)-ˌplāt 
1
: a usually metal plate worn as defensive armor for the breast see armor illustration
2
: a vestment worn in ancient times by a Jewish high priest and set with 12 gems bearing the names of the tribes of Israel
3
: a piece against which a worker's breast is pressed in operating a tool (such as a breast drill)
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The Museum of Fine Arts exhibition includes a 1st century Roman statue of Minerva, wearing her customary helmet and breastplate.
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Jonathon Keats, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
The breastplate transitions to sheer under the bustline, with black, gold and silver streaks cascading down.
—Maggie Clancy, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019
Truly, where did Sapphira get that new breastplate from?
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 5 Apr. 2024
The star wore another meaningful look during the broadcast — a gold breastplate adorned with seven 3D roses.
—Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 20 May 2024
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Jonathon Keats, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
The breastplate transitions to sheer under the bustline, with black, gold and silver streaks cascading down.
—Maggie Clancy, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019
Truly, where did Sapphira get that new breastplate from?
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 5 Apr. 2024
The star wore another meaningful look during the broadcast — a gold breastplate adorned with seven 3D roses.
—Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 20 May 2024
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“Breastplate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/breastplate. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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breastplate
noun
breast·plate
ˈbres(t)-ˌplāt
: metal armor for covering the breast
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