body armour
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 or sharp objects. It is worn over the body.
Usage
- The police officer put on his body armour before responding to the call.
- Modern soldiers are equipped with lightweight, effective body armour.
- The medieval knight's suit of plate mail was a form of body armour.
Advanced Usage
- "To don body armour": To put on body armour.
- The tactical team donned their body armour in preparation for the operation.
- "Ballistic body armour": A specific type designed to stop bullets.
- The vest was certified as Level IIIA ballistic body armour.
Variants and Related Words
- Body armor (noun): The American English spelling variant.
- Bulletproof vest (noun): A specific type of body armour that protects the chest and back from bullets. (Note: This is a related but more specific term).
- Flak jacket (noun): A type of body armour designed to protect against shell fragments.
Synonyms
- Protective vest
- Armored vest
- Cuirass (historical, for torso armor)
Related Phrases
- Personal protective equipment (PPE): A broader category that includes body armour, helmets, gloves, etc.
- Body armour is a critical component of a soldier's personal protective equipment.
Notes
- The term "body armour" specifically refers to the protective garment itself. It is an uncountable noun when referring to the general concept or material (e.g., "made of body armour"), but can be countable when referring to individual units or sets (e.g., "several body armours were inspected").
Noun
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armor that protects the wearer's whole body
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