- defensive armor for the torso comprising a breastplate and backplate, originally made of leather.
- either of the plates forming such armor.
- any similar covering, as the protective armor of a ship.
- a hard shell or other covering forming an indurated defensive shield.
- to equip or cover with a cuirass.
- a piece of armour, of leather or metal covering the chest and back
- a hard outer protective covering of some animals, consisting of shell, plate, or scales
- any similar protective covering, as on a ship
- to equip with a cuirass
