armour
/ˈɑrmər/
verb
- To put on or provide with protective covering, especially for battle or defense.
- The soldiers armoured themselves before marching into enemy territory.
- The company armoured its delivery trucks to prevent theft of valuable cargo.
- She armoured her car with bulletproof glass and reinforced doors.
- To protect or strengthen someone or something against emotional harm or difficulty.
- The training armoured the team against the stress of working in a high-pressure environment.
- She armoured her heart after the painful breakup, refusing to trust anyone new.
- Years of rejection had armoured him against disappointment.
noun
- A protective covering worn on the body to defend against weapons or injury, especially in battle.
- In the museum, we saw a suit of armour that belonged to a medieval king.
- Modern soldiers wear body armour made of lightweight materials like Kevlar.
- The knight put on his heavy armour before the jousting tournament.
- A protective covering on vehicles, ships, or other equipment, made of strong metal or other tough material.
- The car was fitted with reinforced armour to protect the diplomat during travel.
- The battleship's steel armour was designed to withstand torpedo attacks.
- The tank's armour is thick enough to stop most bullets and shrapnel.
- Something that protects a person from emotional harm, criticism, or difficulty.
- She built an armour of sarcasm to hide her true feelings.
- After the betrayal, he developed an emotional armour that kept everyone at a distance.
- His confidence acted as armour against the harsh comments of his coworkers.
- The hard, protective outer covering of some animals, such as turtles, armadillos, or certain insects.
- An armadillo's armour is made of bony plates covered by tough skin.
- The turtle's armour is called a shell, and it can retract its head inside for safety.
- The beetle's shiny armour protects it from predators and the weather.
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