cuirass

/ˈkwɪrəs/; /ˈkwɪrɑːs/

Definitions

1. noun

a piece of armor that covers the torso, typically from the shoulders to the hips

“The knight wore a steel cuirass into battle to protect himself from the enemy’s swords.”

Synonyms

  • breastplate
  • torso armor

Antonyms

  • exoskeleton