Definition:
plastrons
- plastronsA large pad worn by a fencer to protect the chest
- plastronsPLASTRON, a part of the shell of a turtle, also PLASTRUM
- plastronsA similar ventral plate in some invertebrate animals
- plastronsA lancer's breast covering
- plastronsA man's starched shirtfront without pleats
- plastronsThe part of a tortoise's or turtle's shell forming the underside
- plastrons(in an aquatic insect) A patch of cuticle covered with hairs that retain a thin layer of air, acting like a gill for breathing under water
- plastronsAn ornamental front of a women's bodice or shirt consisting of colorful material with lace or embroidery, fashionable in the late 19th century