armor

ar-mor · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Protective covering, especially metal, worn to protect the body in battle.

  2. 2.

    Provide with protective covering.

  3. 3.

    The protective metal plates on military vehicles, ships, or aircraft.

  4. 4.

    A protective covering or defense.

  5. 5.

    Armored vehicles collectively.

Forms

plural: armors

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    suit of armor — A complete set of metal armor.
  • •
    chink in someone's armor — A weakness in someone's defenses.
  • •
    knight in shining armor — A heroic rescuer.

Related words

See also: armored, armour, protection, shield
Synonyms: armour, plating, protection, shield

Etymology

From Old French armure, from Latin armatura ("equipment, armor"), from armare ("to arm").