poitrel

(ˈpɔɪtrəl)

(Arms & Armour (excluding Firearms)) armour a breastplate, specifically of horse's armour

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Des became a noted navigator and was soughtafter by many owners to pilot their boats to Hobart, doing three Hobarts on Ellida, four on Carol J, two on Poitrel and two on Woftam IV, as well as races on Salacia and Patrice III.

Des O'Connell--Hobart Race Veteran

The Nebo project (BHP-Utah Coal 80%) contains 334 MT mineable by opencut and 908 Mt mineable by underground methods in six deposits (Wards Well, Poitrel, Kemmis Walker, South Walker, Bee Creek and Suttor Creek).