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Meaning of "breastplate" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF BREASTPLATE

breastplate  [ˈbrɛstˌpleɪt] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF BREASTPLATE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Breastplate is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES BREASTPLATE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

breastplate

Breastplate

A breastplate is a device worn over the torso to protect it from injury, as an item of religious significance, or as an item of status. A breastplate is sometimes worn by mythological beings as a distinctive item of clothing.

Definition of breastplate in the English dictionary

The first definition of breastplate in the dictionary is a piece of armour covering the chest. Other definition of breastplate is the strap of a harness covering a horse's breast. Breastplate is also an ornamental silver plate hung on the scrolls of the Torah.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH BREASTPLATE


baseplate
ˈbeɪsˌpleɪt
bedplate
ˈbɛdˌpleɪt
biteplate
ˈbaɪtˌpleɪt
boilerplate
ˈbɔɪləˌpleɪt
bookplate
ˈbʊkˌpleɪt
contemplate
ˈkɒntɛmˌpleɪt
copperplate
ˈkɒpəˌpleɪt
doorplate
ˈdɔːˌpleɪt
electroplate
ɪˈlɛktrəʊˌpleɪt
endplate
ˈɛndˌpleɪt
faceplate
ˈfeɪsˌpleɪt
footplate
ˈfʊtˌpleɪt
hotplate
ˈhɒtˌpleɪt
intraplate
ˈɪntrəˌpleɪt
nameplate
ˈneɪmˌpleɪt
numberplate
ˈnʌmbəˌpleɪt
omoplate
ˈəʊməˌpleɪt
scratchplate
ˈskrætʃˌpleɪt
soleplate
ˈsəʊlˌpleɪt
tin-plate
ˈtɪnˌpleɪt

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE BREASTPLATE

breast enlargement
breast implant
breast lump
breast milk
breast pocket
breast pump
breast screening
breast wall
breast-beating
breast-fed
breast-feed
breast-feeding
breastbone
breastpin
breastplough
breastrail
breaststroke
breaststroker
breastsummer
breastwork

WORDS THAT END LIKE BREASTPLATE

a full plate
brass plate
butt plate
car license plate
chocolate
collection plate
dinner plate
engraving plate
fashion plate
gold plate
gold-plate
home plate
L-plate
license plate
on a plate
plate
silver plate
soup plate
step up to the plate
template
wall plate

Synonyms and antonyms of breastplate in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «breastplate» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF BREASTPLATE

Find out the translation of breastplate to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of breastplate from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «breastplate» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

胸甲
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

coraza
570 millions of speakers

English

breastplate
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

छाती
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الصدرة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

нагрудный
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

couraça
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

উরশ্ছদ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

cuirasse
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Baju dada
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Brustpanzer
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

胸当て
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

가슴
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Breastplate
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

tấm giáp che ngực
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கவசத்தை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

छाती
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

zırh
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

corazza
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

napierśnik
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

нагрудний
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

platoșă
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

θώρακας
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

borstas
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

brösts
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

brynje
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of breastplate

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «BREASTPLATE»

The term «breastplate» is regularly used and occupies the 77.281 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «BREASTPLATE» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «breastplate» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «breastplate» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about breastplate

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BREASTPLATE»

Discover the use of breastplate in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to breastplate and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
A Decorated Breastplate from Hasanlu, Iran: Type, Style, and ...
Any consideration of the Iranian plateau must include the important site of Hasanlu in northern Iran.
Irene Winter, 1980
2
Be Thou My Breastplate: Forty Days of Giving Your Life to ...
The title is taken from the hymn Be Thou My Vision, a famous reworking of the most familiar of all the ancient Celtic 'Breastplate Prayers', the Breastplate of St Patrick. The book draws upon the seventh century Breastplate of Saint Fursa.
Paul Wallis, 2009
3
Aaron's Breastplate - And Other Addresses
We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
J Rendel Harris, 2011
4
The Breastplate: A Civil War Adventure
The Breastplate is the story of the lives and families torn apart by the Civil War, and the courage of one woman as she struggles to keep her love and family intact during such turbulent times.
Shirley McCracken, 2012
5
What Does That Mean?: Exploring Mind, Meaning, and Mysteries
I was meditating one day when the breastplate of Aaron came into my mind. The Bible tells its story and indicates that whoever wore it had special healing power and more. I was familiar with the tale, and it seemed clear to me that Aaron's ...
Eldon Taylor, 2010
6
Armor of God: Put on the Full Armor
With the breastplate of righteousness in place —Ephesians 6:14 The Roman soldier would have fastened the breastplate around his chest.1There were two types of breastplates.The first type of breastplate was fashioned by joining several ...
Rose Publishing, Rose Publishing Staff, 2005
7
The World of Roman Costume
Emphasis will be placed, however, on the iconographic embellishment of the cuirassed statue breastplate. ... will focus on the use of costume to identify the national origin of barbarians and captives depicted on breastplate compositions.
Judith Lynn Sebesta, Larissa Bonfante, 2001
8
Medieval Weapons: An Illustrated History of Their Impact
From about 1340, the plates covering the chest were combined to form a rudimentary breastplate, which at first only covered the upper chest area; a series of horizontal plates, riveted to a fabric cover, were added to extend protection to over ...
Kelly DeVries, Robert Douglas Smith, 2007
9
Genesis to Job
22 If And thou shalt make upon the breastplate chains at the ends of wreathen work of pure gold. 23 And thou shalt make upon the breastplate two rings of gold, and shalt put the two rings on the two ends of the breastplate. 24 And thou shalt ...
George D'Oyly, Richard Mant, Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge (Great Britain), 1823
10
The Oracle of Yahveh
Purchase of this book includes free trial access to www.million-books.com where you can read more than a million books for free.This is an OCR edition with typos.Excerpt from book: THE BREASTPLATE OF JUDGMENT.
Paul Carus, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BREASTPLATE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term breastplate is used in the context of the following news items.
1
19 signs you're an incurable eventing nut
Your horse always wears a breastplate, even if he doesn't really need one. And a girth with a stud guard. Continued below… A fall in the water ... «Horse & Hound, Jul 15»
2
Q&A: Matthew Earnest
Director Matthew Earnest and I settle down in the costume room, where a bronzed breastplate of armor is draped over the shoulders of a chair, ... «TheaterJones Performing Arts News, Jul 15»
3
Native patriot
Rex DeMond cherishes a photograph of his uncle wearing a full Sioux headdress, beads, breastplate, leather pants and moccasins. «Alton Telegraph, Jul 15»
4
'The Hunger Games: The Exhibition' Allows Kids to Express Their …
... the glint of the Mockingjay pin but rather the chunky, one-shoulder sweater that Katniss wears like an Amazonian breastplate. Time to model. «New York Times, Jul 15»
5
Cara's right - superheroes are sexist
... Gadot will still appear in thigh-high boots and a figure-hugging breastplate that makes her look more like a sex worker than a fearless warrior. «Irish Independent, Jul 15»
6
The latest news about entomology, brought to you by the …
The adults, about the size of a lady beetle, are square-ish and shiny olive-green, resembling a squatty armor breastplate. The immature ... «Entomology Today, Jul 15»
7
Digg'n Thru DC You Week 4: Major Score! Checkmate Back In …
The breastplate and arm-guards indicate warrior status while he keeps the 'clashing' orange and green for all to recognize the identity. «Inside Pulse, Jul 15»
8
Violet Chachki Drops Second Music Video, “Vanguard”
A fast-food beatdown, an midnight doomsday cult, a poodle, and a very expensive looking breastplate: the new Violet Chachki video has all this ... «TheBacklot, Jun 15»
9
'10.10.15 – Justice Or Else!'
... involved; and as it rolled down the mountain it began picking up mass, and it hit a great statue with a head of gold and a breastplate of silver; ... «FinalCall.com News, Jun 15»
10
Healthier hearts
"Sometimes that pain may not be in the chest, but in the upper part of the abdomen, right below the breastplate, and may be confused with ... «Jamaica Observer, Jun 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Breastplate [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/breastplate>. May 2024 ».
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