Breastplate


(n.) A plate of metal covering the breast as defensive armor.


(n.) A piece against which the workman presses his breast in operating a breast drill, or other similar tool.


(n.) A strap that runs across a horse's breast.


(n.) A part of the vestment of the high priest, worn upon the front of the ephod. It was a double piece of richly embroidered stuff, a span square, set with twelve precious stones, on which were engraved the names of the twelve tribes of Israel. See Ephod.



Similar Words:

Abreast   Bluebreast   Breast   Breast-deep   Breast-high   Breastband   Breastbeam   Breastbone   Breasted   Breastfast  


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