armor

noun
UK: /ˈɑːmə(r)/
US: /ˈɑːrmər/

  1. A covering worn to protect the body in battle.

    1. The knight wore his armor to the fight, it was heavy armor. [ ] [ ]
    2. Ancient warriors relied on their armor for protection against swords and arrows. [ ] [ ]

  2. Metal sheets protecting a vehicle.

    1. The tank had thick armor so it could not be damaged easily. [ ] [ ]
    2. The military vehicle's armor plating was reinforced to withstand explosive attacks. [ ] [ ]

  3. Any protective covering.

    1. The turtle has a strong armor that helps it stay alive. [ ] [ ]
    2. The ship's heavy armor protected it from the worst of the storm's fury. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

defense safeguard shield protection
armor transitive-verb

  1. To provide with armor.

    1. They armor cars, so they can be safe in war. [ ] [ ]
    2. The military decided to armor the transport vehicles before sending them into the conflict zone. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "armor" in English means: A covering worn to protect the body in battle., Metal sheets protecting a vehicle., Any protective covering..

The phonetic transcription of "armor" is /ˈɑːmə(r)/ in British English and /ˈɑːrmər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "armor": defense, safeguard, shield, protection.

Example usage of "armor": "The knight wore his armor to the fight, it was heavy armor.". More examples on the page.