Definition

1. Noun:

   • A tough, more-or-less rigid protective covering of an animal or plant: A hard, protective outer layer found in nature.
   • A military unit consisting of armored fighting vehicles: A formation of tanks and other combat vehicles.
   • Protective covering made of metal and used in combat: A defensive suit or covering, typically of metal, worn to protect the body in battle.

2. Verb:

   • To equip with armor: To provide with a protective covering.

Usage Examples

• Noun:

  • The knight's suit of armor was polished and heavy.
  • The armadillo's armor protects it from predators.
  • The general commanded the third armor division.

• Verb:

  • The engineers worked to armor the vehicle against explosives.

Advanced Usage

• "To be in armor": To be wearing a protective suit.

  • The soldiers stood in full armor, ready for inspection.

• "A chink in one's armor": A small but critical weakness in someone's defense or argument.

  • His lack of experience was the chink in his armor during the debate.

Variants and Related Words

• Armored (adj): Equipped with or protected by armor.

  • An armored car transported the valuables.

• Armorer (n): A maker or repairer of armor or weapons.

  • The armorer maintained the knights' equipment.

Synonyms

• Protection: The act of protecting or the state of being protected.
• Shielding: Something that serves as a protective barrier.
• Plating: A covering of metal plates for protection.

Related Phrases (Phrasal Verbs)

• Armor up: To put on protective gear or prepare defensively.
  • The soldiers armored up before the mission.

Related Idioms

• Knight in shining armor: An idealized heroic savior or rescuer.
  • He arrived like a knight in shining armor to help her with the problem.

Noun

1. tough more-or-less rigid protective covering of an animal or plant
2. a military unit consisting of armored fighting vehicles
3. protective covering made of metal and used in combat

Verb

1. equip with armor