Armor

Word ARMOR
Character 5
Hyphenation ar mor
Pronunciations /ˈɑː.mə/

Definitions and meanings of "Armor"

What do we mean by armor?

A defensive covering, as of metal, wood, or leather, worn to protect the body against weapons. noun

A tough, protective covering, such as the bony scales covering certain animals or the metallic plates on tanks or warships. noun

A safeguard or protection. noun

The combat arm that deploys armored vehicles, such as tanks. noun

The armored vehicles of an army. noun

To cover with armor. transitive verb

To cover with armor or armor-plate.

Defensive arms; any covering worn to protect the person against offensive weapons. noun

The metallic sheathing, intended as a protection against projectiles, for a ship of war or the exposed face of a fortification. Figuratively, a defensive covering of any kind; that which serves as a protection or safeguard; a bulwark: used in zoology and botany of the protective envelop or cover of an animal or a plant, as the scales of a fish or the plates of a crocodile. noun

In magnetism, same as armature noun

In paleobotany, the thick covering or jacket which surrounds the woody axis of fossil cycadean trunks, consisting of the persistent leaf-bases and the copious ramentum which fills the interstices between them. noun

Defensive arms for the body; any clothing or covering worn to protect one's person in battle. noun

Steel or iron covering, whether of ships or forts, protecting them from the fire of artillery. noun

The escutcheon of a person or family, with its several charges and other furniture, as mantling, crest, supporters, motto, etc. noun

A water-tight dress or covering for a diver. See under Submarine. noun

A protective layer over a body, vehicle, or other object intended to deflect or diffuse damaging forces. noun

A natural form of this kind of protection on an animal's body. noun

Metal plate, protecting a ship, military vehicle, or aircraft. noun

A tank, or other heavy mobile assault vehicle. noun

A protective layer over a body, vehicle, or other object intended to deflect or diffuse damaging forces.

A natural form of this kind of protection on an animal's body.

Metal plate, protecting a ship, military vehicle, or aircraft.

A tank, or other heavy mobile assault vehicle.

A military formation consisting primarily of tanks or other armoured fighting vehicles, collectively.

The naturally occurring surface of pebbles, rocks or boulders that line the bed of a waterway or beach and provide protection against erosion.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Armor

The word "armor" in example sentences

Where we do see cracks in armor is in new-home construction, both in single-family sales and condos. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Any chink in the armor is to be avoided at all costs; it will just turn up on YouTube and everyone will laugh at you. ❋ Greygirlbeast (2010)

We knew the Kindle's DRM would be cracked the minute we heard about it, and it looks like the first chink in the armor is here courtesy of Igor Skochinsky: he's discovered the algorithm the Kindle uses to turn regular Mobipocket books into Amazon's proprietary. azw format. ❋ Grace Lee (2007)

In Torreón the authorities busted an auto body shop which was engaged in armor plating vehicles for Los Zetas. ❋ Unknown (2009)

- Special looting rules: armor is usually too heavy to be worth your inventory space. ❋ Nathreee (2009)

* Previously: Iron Man's new armor is helpful around the house. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Palin needs to learn what armor is if she ever wants to be considered a legit candidate for president. ❋ Unknown (2009)

If the armor is driving him mad, maybe he should adopt the same tactics that worked so well for the heroines of the other stories. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The entire armor is composed of extraordinarily sophisticated microscopic (probably nanoscopic in the more recent suits) chain mail which have several layers providing different suit functions. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Nothing special there – a guy in armor holding a baby for the masses, a mashup of the iconic “Lion King” scene with nightmares of Sparta. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Israeli armor is being delayed in deployment so that mine sweeping operations can be undertaken. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Anyone going up against a dragon needs to be fully clothed in armor regardless of gender. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Extremis armor is fitting for today's Iron Man and I want to see a new, more modern Iron Man suit at the end of World Most Wanted. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The mortal damage mechanic in conjunction with armor is wonky, often making a “pretty good shot” much better than a “superb shot”. ❋ Unknown (2010)

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