armor
/ˈɑːrmər/
verb
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.