suit of armor
Definition
Noun: * A complete set of protective metal plates or mail worn by a soldier, especially a knight, in historical combat to cover and defend the entire body.
Usage
- The word "suit of armor" refers to the full ensemble, not individual pieces. It is a singular, countable noun.
- It is typically used in historical or fantasy contexts.
- The preposition "in" is commonly used to describe someone wearing it (e.g., ).
Examples
- The museum displayed a magnificent 15th-century suit of armor.
- The knight clanked loudly as he walked in his heavy suit of armor.
- A complete suit of armor was incredibly expensive and custom-made for its wearer.
Advanced Usage
- "A suit of shining armor": A common literary and idiomatic phrase used to describe a heroic rescuer or idealized protector, often in a romantic context.
- She wasn't waiting for a prince in a suit of shining armor; she could rescue herself.
Variants and Related Words
- Armor (AE) / Armour (BE) (n): The general concept of defensive covering.
- Plate armor (n): A type of suit made from large metal plates.
- Chain mail (n): Armor made of interlinked metal rings, often worn under or as part of a suit of armor.
- Helmet (n): The armored headpiece, which is one component of a suit of armor.
- Gauntlet (n): The armored glove, which is one component of a suit of armor.
Synonyms
- Full armor
- Panoply (a more formal or literary term for a complete suit of armor or a impressive array of resources)
Idioms
- A knight in shining armor: A person, especially a man, who heroically comes to the rescue of someone in trouble.
- He acted like a knight in shining armor when he helped her change the flat tire.
Noun
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armor that protects the wearer's whole body
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