armor plating
ˈɑːrmər ˈpleɪtɪŋ
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Definition of armor plating - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
protectionprotective metal covering on vehicles or structures
  • The tank was equipped with heavy armor plating for battlefield durability.
armor armour
2.
militaryTECH.USspecially hardened steel plate for protectionTECH.US
  • The tank was reinforced with armor plating.
armor plate
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Images of armor plating

  • armor plating: protective metal covering on vehicles or structures
    protective metal covering on vehicles or structures
  • armor plating: specially hardened steel plate for protection
    specially hardened steel plate for protection

Expressions with armor

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The security system's chink in the armor was the outdated software.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

Expressions with plating

armour platingn.
strong metal layer for protection on vehicles or structures
The tank's armour plating was impenetrable.
gold platingn.
thin layer of gold covering another material
The ring has gold plating to make it look expensive.
chrome platingn.
thin outer layer of chromium applied to a surface for shine or protection
The car's bumper had damaged chrome plating after the accident.
silver platingn.
thin layer of silver on another material
The silver plating on the spoon is wearing off.
zinc platingn.
process of covering metal parts with a thin zinc layer
Zinc plating helps extend the service life of steel components.
chromium platingn.
layer of chromium on a metal surface
The chromium plating on the faucet prevents rust.
hull platingn.
outer metal sheets fixed to a ship’s frame to form the hull
The damaged hull plating had to be replaced in the shipyard.
shell platingn.
metal plates used in the outer structure of ships
The shipyard workers installed the shell plating carefully..
tin-platingn.
process of applying tin layer to surfaces
Tin-plating is essential for preventing rust on steel.

Terms related to armor plating

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platecoatingcoveringdefensemetalprotectionshieldbattleshipfortificationmilitarytankvehicle

Terms with armor plating included in their meaning

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armoredadj.
military
covered with protective armor or plating
armoured truckn.
military
military vehicle with armor plating
ironcladn.
ship
warship with iron or steel armor plating

Examples of armor plating in a sentence

  • The ship's hull was reinforced with armor plating.
  • The vehicle's armor plating was impenetrable.
  • Armor plating is crucial for military vehicles.

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