armor

/ˈɑːrmər/
verb
  1. To provide with protective covering.
    • The soldiers armored themselves before heading into the danger zone.
    • The company armored the car with bulletproof glass.
    • They armored the building's windows against storms.
noun
  1. A protective covering worn on the body, especially in battle.
    • Medieval armor was often made of metal plates linked together.
    • She dressed in full armor for the historical reenactment.
    • The knight put on his armor before riding into battle.
  2. A protective covering on a vehicle, ship, or military equipment.
    • Modern military vehicles use composite armor for better protection.
    • The tank's armor was strong enough to stop most bullets.
    • The ship's steel armor protected it from cannon fire.
  3. A natural protective covering on an animal or plant.
    • Some insects have a hard outer armor made of chitin.
    • The armadillo's armor helps it survive attacks from predators.
    • The turtle's shell is its natural armor.
  4. Something that protects a person emotionally or psychologically.
    • After the betrayal, she put up an emotional armor to avoid getting hurt again.
    • He built an armor of sarcasm to hide his true feelings.
    • Her confidence was like armor against criticism.
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