breastplate
A piece of armor designed to cover and protect the chest of the wearer. It is typically made from a single piece of metal or leather and was historically used by soldiers in battle.
Ejemplos
3 de 5The museum's center piece was a shiny gold breastplate once worn by a Roman general.
The museum's center piece was a shiny gold breastplate once worn by a Roman general.
Archeological findings indicate that the bronze breastplate was a hallmark of high-ranking infantrymen.
Archeological findings indicate that the bronze breastplate was a hallmark of high-ranking infantrymen.
Please ensure the actor's breastplate is securely fastened before he goes on stage for the duel.
Please ensure the actor's breastplate is securely fastened before he goes on stage for the duel.
Familia de palabras
Truco para recordar
Think of it literally: a 'plate' for your 'breast' (chest). It’s a metal plate that protects your heart.
Quiz rápido
The warrior strapped on his _______ to protect his heart from the enemy's arrows.
¡Correcto!
La respuesta correcta es: breastplate
Ejemplos
The museum's center piece was a shiny gold breastplate once worn by a Roman general.
everydayThe museum's center piece was a shiny gold breastplate once worn by a Roman general.
Archeological findings indicate that the bronze breastplate was a hallmark of high-ranking infantrymen.
academicArcheological findings indicate that the bronze breastplate was a hallmark of high-ranking infantrymen.
Please ensure the actor's breastplate is securely fastened before he goes on stage for the duel.
formalPlease ensure the actor's breastplate is securely fastened before he goes on stage for the duel.
I'm making a DIY breastplate out of cardboard for my superhero costume.
informalI'm making a DIY breastplate out of cardboard for my superhero costume.
The historical replica company saw a 20% increase in breastplate orders following the release of the medieval film.
businessThe historical replica company saw a 20% increase in breastplate orders following the release of the medieval film.
Familia de palabras
Colocaciones comunes
Frases Comunes
breastplate of righteousness
a biblical metaphor for moral integrity
plate armor
a full suit of protective metal plates
suit of armor
a complete set of protective clothing for a warrior
Se confunde a menudo con
A cuirass usually includes both a breastplate and a backplate joined together, while a breastplate refers specifically to the front.
A shield is a handheld piece of protection, whereas a breastplate is worn directly on the torso.
Notas de uso
The word is most commonly used in historical, archaeological, or fantasy literature contexts. While it technically refers to physical armor, it is sometimes used metaphorically in religious or poetic texts to represent protection of the heart or soul.
Errores comunes
Learners sometimes use 'breastplate' to refer to a whole suit of armor; remember it only covers the chest. It is also a countable noun, so it requires an article or pluralization.
Truco para recordar
Think of it literally: a 'plate' for your 'breast' (chest). It’s a metal plate that protects your heart.
Origen de la palabra
A compound of the Old English 'breost' (chest) and 'platte' (a thin sheet of metal), appearing together in Middle English.
Patrones gramaticales
Contexto cultural
The breastplate is a central piece of iconography for medieval knights and is famously mentioned in the Bible as part of the 'Armor of God'.
Quiz rápido
The warrior strapped on his _______ to protect his heart from the enemy's arrows.
¡Correcto!
La respuesta correcta es: breastplate
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