poitrinièrecommon nounEtymologyexpandfrom poitrine with the suffix -ière.Definitions1. Part of the ribbon loom in the form of a crossbar on which the worker rests his chest.expand2. Piece of cork that the tennis racket maker attaches to his chest.expand3. Strap that passes over the horse's chest.expand4. Piece of fabric covering the withers, shoulder, chest, and lower neck of a horse, used under the protective blanket.expand5. Blade of a cherry depulper in the preparation of coffee beans.expandPluralpoitrinièresTranslationsgerman:Brustbaumenglish:breast collardutch:borstboomSee alsopoitrine (cn.) poitriner (v.) poitrinaire (adj.)