<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>Also called corselet.</li><li>Defensive armor for the torso comprising a breastplate and backplate, originally made of leather.</li><li>Either of the plates forming such armor.</li><li>Any similar covering, as the protective armor of a ship.</li><li>Zoology. A hard shell or other covering forming an indurated defensive shield.</li></ul><p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>(used with object) To equip or cover with a cuirass.</li></ul>