1. present participle of cuirass; to cover or protect with a cuirass (a piece of armor for the torso)
Usage: historical/military context; often used in historical or literary descriptions

1. the act or process of putting on or equipping with a cuirass; armor or protective covering
Usage: historical/military context; less common as a standalone noun

Examples

• The knight was cuirassing himself before the battle.
• Medieval soldiers spent time cuirassing their bodies with heavy metal plates.
• The cuirassing of the cavalry unit took several hours.
• Historical texts describe the cuirassing process used by Roman legionaries.
• Warriors were cuirassing in preparation for the siege.
• The blacksmith specialized in cuirassing soldiers for combat.