Breastplate

(-plāt.) (Mil.) See CUIRASS.-(Man.) A leathern strap running acro a horse's breast, from one side of the saddle to the other, to keep it in its place. (Mach.) The plate in which the end of the drill opposite the boring end is inserted.-(Jewish Antiq.) A piece of embroidery, abt. 10 inches square, which the high-priest wore on his breast. [s. 114]