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plastron

noun

(zoology) the part of a turtle's shell forming its underside

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Word Facts

Word length
8
Starts with
P
Ends with
N
Contains
LA
Scrabble score
10
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

ˈplæstɹən

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Definitions

noun

  1. (zoology) the part of a turtle's shell forming its underside

noun

  1. a large pad worn by a fencer to protect the chest

noun

  1. a metal breastplate that was worn under a coat of mail

noun

  1. the front of man's dress shirt

noun

  1. the ornamental front of a woman's bodice or shirt

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