armor

ˈɑrmər
armor: protective covering used in battle
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Translation of armor into German,

Noun

1.

military protection

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protective covering used in battle
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  • The knight wore heavy armor into combat..Der Ritter trug eine schwere Rüstung im Kampf
2.

vehicle protection

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protective outer casing of a vehicle or machine
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  • The tank was equipped with thick armor to withstand attacks..Der Panzer war mit dicker Panzerung ausgestattet, um Angriffen standzuhalten
3.

animal defense

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natural protective covering of an animal
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Schutzpanzer
  • The turtle's shell is a type of armor against predators..Der Panzer der Schildkröte dient als Schutzpanzer gegen Fressfeinde.

Verb

tr.
1.

coating

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provide a protective coating or hardening
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  • They armored the walls with a special sealant.Sie beschichteten die Wände mit einem speziellen Dichtmittel.
2.

protection

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give something an analogous form of protection
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  • The software was armored against cyber attacks.Die Software wurde gegen Cyberangriffe gepanzert.
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Expressions with armor: examples in English and translations in German

Riss in der Rüstung
Schwachstelle in der Rüstung
His arrogance was the first crack in the armor.
Retter in der Not
Held
She saw him as her knight in shining armor.
Schwachstelle
Achillesferse
The security system's chink in the armor was the outdated software.
die Rüstung anlegen
He decided to don the armor before the battle.
Plot-Armor
Charakterschutz
The hero survived again thanks to plot armor.
Verwundbarkeit
Schwachstelle
His arrogance was the chink in his armor during negotiations.

Images of armor

  • armor: protective covering used in battle
    (military protection) Rüstung
  • armor: protective outer casing of a vehicle or machine
    (vehicle protection) Panzerung
  • armor: natural protective covering of an animal
    (animal defense) Schutzpanzer

Synonyms and analogies of armor in English

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.

Translations of "armor" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
dieRüstungnf.

Her plated armor clinked quietly as she moved towards the enemy.

Ihre Rüstung klirrte leise, als sie sich dem Feind näherte.

diePanzerungnf.

Its thin armor makes it vulnerable to all kinds of projectiles.

Seine dünne Panzerung macht sie anfällig für alle Arten von Projektilen.

derPanzernm.

The spiny armor of the creature provided excellent protection from predators.

Der stachelige Panzer des Wesens bot hervorragenden Schutz vor Raubtieren.

dieWaffenrüstungnf.

Two more pieces of armor, if we have time.

Zwei weitere Teile der Waffenrüstung, wenn wir die Zeit haben.

Brustwehrn.

Armor hated it when she turned the subject like that.

Brustwehr verabscheute es, wenn sie so abrupt das Thema wechselte.

Verb
panzernv.

Before the mission, soldiers armor their vehicles to withstand enemy fire.

Vor der Mission panzern die Soldaten ihre Fahrzeuge, um feindlichem Beschuss standzuhalten.

schützenv.

To protect himself, he had to don the armor immediately.

Um sich zu schützen, musste er die Rüstung sofort anlegen.

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armor: Examples and translations in context

His overconfidence is a small chink in his otherwise solid armor.

Sein Übermut ist eine kleine wunde Stelle in seiner sonst stabilen Rüstung.

The mantling on the armor was intricately woven with symbols of honor.

Die Pracht auf der Rüstung war kunstvoll mit Ehrenzeichen verwoben.

In-game currency is crucial for purchasing powerful weapons and armor.

Spielwährung ist entscheidend für den Kauf von mächtigen Waffen und Rüstungen.

Even in heavy armor, the knight was running like a deer across the courtyard.

Sogar in schwerer Rüstung bewegte sich der Ritter leichtfüßig über den Hof.

A mailed warrior approached, his armor clanking with every step he took.

Ein gepanzerter Krieger näherte sich, seine Rüstung klapperte bei jedem Schritt.

Before the battle, the troops checked their mailed armor for any flaws.

Vor der Schlacht überprüften die Truppen ihre gepanzerten Rüstungen auf Mängel.

The quick strike of his sword was meant to cleave the enemy's armor.

Der schnelle Schlag seines Schwertes sollte die Rüstung des Feindes spalten.

His armor would clink loudly as he walked with confidence into the grand hall.

Seine Rüstung klirrte laut, als er mit Zuversicht in die große Halle schritt.

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