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词汇 plastron
释义 plastron
noun[ C ]
uk /ˈplæs.trɒn/ us /ˈplæs.trɑːn/

plastronnoun[C] (FENCING)


in the sport of fencing, a piece of thick, soft clothing worn to protect the chest:
Other specialist equipment required includes a mask, glove, breeches, and a protective plastron that covers the torso and sword arm.
The plastron is a half jacket that is worn under the fencing jacket to provide an additional layer of protection.
The plastron, also known as underarm guard, is compulsory for fencers to wear during a fencing bout.
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Sportswear & swimwear
Protective clothing

plastronnoun[C] (ANIMAL SHELL)


biology specialized
the part of a turtle's shell that is under their body:
The three little turtles were close to the water but were resting on their plastrons.
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carapace
Box terrapins are so called because of their ability to close the undershell or plastron at both front and back.
The plastron covers the underside and protects the swimming turtle from predators attacking from below.
On the plastron, the ornamentation is the same as on the carapace, but weaker.
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hindquarters
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pincer
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reticulum
scut
speculum
sting
stinger
teat
udder
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