armor
Pronunciation
/ˈɑrmər/
armour

Definition & Meaning of "armor"in English

Armor
01

a protective metal clothing used by soldiers in the past in order not to be harmed or injured during battles

armor definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Simple
Countable
Plural form
armors

What is "armor"?

Armor is a type of protective clothing made of metal or other durable materials worn by soldiers in the past to protect themselves from harm or injury during battles. Armor was typically made up of various pieces, such as a helmet, breastplate, gauntlets, greaves, and sometimes even a shield, covering different body parts. Different types of armor were developed over time, such as chainmail, plate armor, and scale armor. They were often designed to provide maximum protection while still allowing the wearer to move around and fight effectively.

Examples
The knight donned his heavy armor before heading into battle, ensuring his safety with its reinforced metal plates.
02

a tough, rigid protective layer found on animals or plants

Examples
The turtle 's shell acts as natural armor.
03

a military formation composed of armored vehicles

Examples
The army deployed its armor to the front line.
to armor
01

to equip or protect with armor

Grammatical Information
Composition
derived
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
armor
3rd person singular
armors
Present participle
armoring
Past simple
armored
Past participle
armored
Examples
The soldiers were armored before heading into battle.
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