English Dictionary

pectoral

/ˈpɛk.tə.ɹəl/

noun

A pectoral fin. / Protective armor for a horse's breast. / A covering or protection for the breast. / A breastplate, especially that worn by the Jewish high priest.

The fish uses its pectoral fins to swim.

意味（1）

A pectoral fin.

意味（2）

Protective armor for a horse's breast.

The Poitrinal, Pectoral, or Breast Plate was formed of plates of metal rivetted together, which covered the breast and shoulders of the horse, it was commonly adorned with foliage, or other ornaments engraved or embossed.

意味（3）

A covering or protection for the breast.

意味（4）

A breastplate, especially that worn by the Jewish high priest.

意味（5）

(ecclesiastical) A clasp, cross, or ornamental square of cloth etc. worn upon the breast.

意味（6）

(historical) An ancient Egyptian item of jewelry worn upon the chest, often part of (or constituting) a necklace or collar.

意味（7）

A medicine for diseases of the chest organs, especially the lungs.