body armor

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body armor

A police officer wears body armor during a training exercise.

Definition

Noun: 1. Protective covering for the torso: A type of armor designed to shield the wearer's entire torso and vital organs from injury, typically from projectiles, blades, or blunt force. It is worn as a garment or suit.

Usage

Body armor is an uncountable noun. It refers to the protective equipment as a general concept or category. - Modern soldiers are often issued body armor. - The police officer put on his body armor before the raid. - The development of lightweight body armor has saved many lives.

Advanced Usage
  • "in full body armor": Describes someone completely equipped with a protective suit.
    • The riot police stood in line, clad in full body armor.
Variants and Related Words
  • Body armour: The British English spelling variant.
  • Bulletproof vest: A specific type of body armor designed primarily to stop bullets, often protecting only the chest and back.
  • Flak jacket: A type of body armor originally designed to protect against fragments from explosive shells.
Synonyms
  • Protective vest
  • Armored vest
  • Protective suit
Related Phrases
  • To don body armor: To put on body armor.
    • The unit was ordered to don body armor immediately.
  • To wear body armor: To have body armor on.
    • Journalists in the conflict zone often wear body armor for safety.
body armor

A police officer wears body armor during a training exercise.

Noun
  1. armor that protects the wearer's whole body

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