cuirass

to protect with a cuirass.

He was a cuirassier, an officer, and even an officer of considerable rank;a large gold epaulette peeped from beneath the cuirass;this officer no longer possessed a helmet.

The knight wore a shining cuirass for battle.

The cuirass protected the soldier's chest during combat.

The museum displayed an ancient cuirass from the medieval period.

The cuirass was made of strong metal plates.

The cuirass was beautifully decorated with intricate designs.

The soldier polished his cuirass before the inspection.

The cuirass was passed down through generations in the family.

The blacksmith crafted a custom cuirass for the knight.

The cuirass was heavy but provided excellent protection.

The cuirass clanked as the soldier marched forward.