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armor
[ahr-mer]
noun
any covering worn as a defense against weapons.
a suit of armor.
a metallic sheathing or protective covering, especially metal plates, used on warships, armored vehicles, airplanes, and fortifications.
mechanized units of military forces, as armored divisions.
Also called armament.any protective covering, as on certain animals, insects, or plants.
any quality, characteristic, situation, or thing that serves as protection.
A chilling courtesy was his only armor.
the outer, protective wrapping of metal, usually fine, braided steel wires, on a cable.
verb (used with object)
to cover or equip with armor or armor plate.
armor
/ ˈɑːə /
noun
the US spelling of armour
Other Word Forms
- armorless adjective
- antiarmor adjective
- subarmor noun
Word History and Origins
Idioms and Phrases
Example Sentences
“They came and tore down the fence with one of their armored vehicles.”
The suspect, described as a white man with brown hair wearing body armor over a blue uniform-style shirt and pants, remains at large and is considered armed and dangerous.
“When you raid Home Depot and workplaces, when you tear parents and children apart, and when you run armored caravans through our streets you cause fear and you cause panic.”
In Paramount, a group of camouflaged National Guard troops were stationed in a business park with armored vehicles where a Department of Homeland Security office is located.
By Sunday morning, a group of camouflaged National Guard troops were stationed in a business park with armored vehicles where a Department of Homeland Security office is located.
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