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armor

UK
/ˈɑː.mə/
US
/ˈɑːr.mɚ/

Translations

armornoun
armors
pl
The knight wore heavy armor during the battle.
Рыцарь носил тяжелую броню во время битвы.
The museum displayed ancient armor from the medieval period.
В музее выставлены древние доспехи средневекового периода.
Synonyms
protection
covering
safeguard
armament
body armor
defense
shield
armorverb
armored
Past Simple
armored
Past Participle
armoring
Gerund
UK
/ˈɑː.mə/
US
/ˈɑːr.mɚ/
Synonyms
shield
protect
fortify
defend
safeguard
armoradjective
UK
/ˈɑː.mə/
US
/ˈɑːr.mɚ/
Used attributively before a noun to denote something made of or protected by armor (e.g., armor plate, armor glass).

Definitions

armornoun
A protective covering made of metal or other durable material, used in combat to protect the body.
The knight wore a suit of armor to protect himself during the battle.
Armored fighting vehicles collectively, or the military branch that operates them.
Modern armies rely heavily on heavy armor to break through enemy lines.
A protective layer or shell of an animal, such as the shell of a turtle.
The turtle's armor helps protect it from predators.
A metaphorical term for emotional or psychological defenses.
She put on her emotional armor to face the difficult conversation.
armorverb
To provide someone or something with a protective covering or shield.
The blacksmith armored the knight with a sturdy suit of metal.
armoradjective
Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to protective covering; made of or providing armor, capable of resisting penetration or damage.
The engineers installed armor plate on the vehicle's doors.
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