cuirass

• Часть доспеха, обычно из металла или кожи, закрывающая грудь и спину, исторически носимая солдатами и кавалерией.

A piece of armor, usually made of metal or leather, covering the chest and back, historically worn by soldiers and cavalry.

1. Armor pieceC1formal

   A piece of armor covering the torso, consisting of a breastplate and backplate, worn by soldiers in ancient and medieval times.

   Кираса

   • The knight polished his cuirass before the tournament.
   • Roman soldiers often wore a bronze cuirass into battle.
   • The museum displayed a beautifully engraved cuirass from the 16th century.

   Synonymsbreastplatecorselet