• (n.) A band for the breast. Specifically: (Naut.) A band of canvas, or a rope, fastened at both ends to the rigging, to support the man who heaves the lead in sounding. Found on http://thinkexist.com/dictionary/meaning/breastband/
Area of continuous, contrastingly pigmented plumage that extends across the breast (as in Semipalmated Plover). Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/22218
Breast'band` (-bănd`) noun A band for the breast. Specifically: (Nautical) A band of canvas, or a rope, fastened at both ends to the rigging, to support the man who heaves the lead in sounding. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/B/95