plastron
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A protective pad worn over the chest in fencing
- noun
- /ˈplæstrən/
- Jargon
:
protector de pecho
- In fencing, a plastron is essential for protecting the chest from hits.
Examples
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The fencer wore a plastron to shield his chest during the match.
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She adjusted her plastron before stepping onto the piste for the competition.
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So the plastron would have a defensive purpose, just not in the sense of armor.
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Synonyms
chest protector
vsplastron
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A padded piece of clothing that protects the chest in sports
is the same protection but designed specifically for use by fencers
Surface Forms
Etymology
Plastron comes from French and Italian words meaning 'plate' or 'flat piece'. Because it named a front 'plate', the word came to mean the protective chest pad that fencers wear to cover their front.