An outer protective covering such as the feathers or skin of an animal, a rind or shell.
The outer layer of an ovule, which develops into the seed coat.
A shell or other outer protective layer.
The nearly flat part of the shell structure of a tortoise or other animal, similar in composition to the carapace.
A breastplate.
A half-jacket worn under the jacket for padding or for safety.
A film of air trapped by specialized hairs against the body of an aquatic insect, and which acts as an external gill.
An ornamental front panel on a woman's bodice.
A man's shirt-bosom.