armor US
ˈɑrmər
See also: armour (UK)
armor: protective covering used in battle
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Definition of armor - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
military protectionUSprotective covering used in battleUS
  • The knight wore heavy armor into combat..
defense protection shield
2.
vehicle protectionUSprotective outer casing of a vehicle or machineUS
  • The tank was equipped with thick armor to withstand attacks..
protection shielding
3.
animal defenseUSnatural protective covering of an animalUS
  • The turtle's shell is a type of armor against predators..
carapace shell

Verb

tr.
1.
coatingUSprovide a protective coating or hardeningUS
  • They armored the walls with a special sealant.
coat cover envelop
2.
protectionUSgive something an analogous form of protectionUS
  • The software was armored against cyber attacks.
fortify protect shield
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  • armor: protective covering used in battle
    protective covering used in battle
  • armor: protective outer casing of a vehicle or machine
    protective outer casing of a vehicle or machine
  • armor: natural protective covering of an animal
    natural protective covering of an animal

Expressions with armor

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weakness in someone's character or arguments
His arrogance was the first crack in the armor.
person who rescues from danger or trouble
She saw him as her knight in shining armor.
vulnerability that can be exploited
The security system's chink in the armor was the outdated software.
put on protective gear
He decided to don the armor before the battle.
character's protection from harm due to plot importance
The hero survived again thanks to plot armor.
vulnerability that can be exploited
His arrogance was the chink in his armor during negotiations.

Origin of armor

Old French, arme (weapon)

Terms with armor included in their meaning

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defense
armor carried on the arm to intercept blows
protection
equip or cover with protective armor
naval warfare
large warship with heavy armor and big guns
no protection
lacking protective armor or covering
protection
covered or protected with armor
general protection
having a protective covering like armor
military
military vehicle with armor plating
military
vehicle protected by armor for safety

Examples of armor in a sentence

  • Modern soldiers wear body armor for protection.
  • The vehicle's armor was tested against various weapons.
  • Engineers designed the armor to be lightweight yet strong.
  • The armadillo's armor protects it from threats.
  • Some fish have armor-like scales.
  • The company armored the vehicle for extra safety.

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  1. French:armure, blinder, ...
  2. German:Rüstung, beschichten, ...
  3. Italian:corazza, rivestire, ...
  4. Spanish:coraza, blindar, ...
  5. Portuguese:couraça, blindar, ...
  6. Chinese:护甲, 加固, ...
  7. Japanese:鎧, 装甲する, ...
  8. Arabic:دِرْع, دَرَّع, ...
  9. Hebrew:שִׁרְיוֹן, לְשַׁרְיֵן, ...
  10. Russian:доспехи, покрыть, ...
  11. Ukrainian:обладунки, покривати, ...
  12. Hindi:कवच, सुरक्षात्मक परत चढ़ाना, ...
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