The difference between Breastplate and Suit of armor

When used as nouns, breastplate means a piece of armor that covers the chest, whereas suit of armor means a collection of garments, usually made of metal, worn over the body for protection in battle from weapons.


check bellow for the other definitions of Breastplate and Suit of armor

  1. Breastplate as a noun:

    A piece of armor that covers the chest.

  2. Breastplate as a noun:

    A piece of horse tack designed to prevent the saddle slipping backwards.

    Examples:

    "synonyms: breastcollar breaststrap breastgirth"

  3. Breastplate as a noun:

    A piece of silicone in the shape of women's breasts worn by drag queens and other female impersonators to simulate a female body shape.

  4. Breastplate as a noun:

    An embroidered square of linen worn on the breast of the Jewish high priest, bearing twelve precious stones, each inscribed with the name of one of the tribes of Israel.

  1. Suit of armor as a noun:

    A collection of garments, usually made of metal, worn over the body for protection in battle from weapons.