1. wearing or protected by a cuirass (a piece of armor covering the torso)
Usage: historical; often used in military or historical contexts

Examples

• The cuirassed soldiers marched into battle with their chests protected by steel plates.
• Medieval knights were often cuirassed to defend against sword strikes.
• The museum displayed a cuirassed statue of a Roman general.
• Cuirassed cavalry units formed the backbone of the medieval army.
• The painting showed cuirassed warriors standing in formation.