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armor

Syllabification: (ar·mor)
Pronunciation: /ˈärmər/
(British armour)
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Definition of armor

noun

  • the metal coverings formerly worn by soldiers or warriors to protect the body in battle:knights in armor a suit of armor
  • (also armor plate) the tough metal layer covering a military vehicle or ship to defend it from attack.
  • military vehicles collectively:the contingent includes infantry, armor, and logistic units
  • the protective layer or shell of some animals and plants.
  • a person’s emotional, social, or other defenses:his armor of self-confidence

verb

[with object]
  • provide (someone) with emotional, social, or other defenses:the knowledge armored him against her

Derivatives

armor-plated

adjective

Origin:

Middle English: from Old French armure, from Latin armatura, from armare 'to arm' (see arm2)

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