armor
/'ɑ:mə/
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Definition
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.
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
- tough more-or-less rigid protective covering of an animal or plant
- a military unit consisting of armored fighting vehicles
- protective covering made of metal and used in combat
Verb
- equip with armor