armor

armor

noun

Definition of ARMOR

1

means or method of defending <the skunk's primary armor is the foul-smelling fluid that it can eject>

Synonyms aegis (also egis), ammunition, armor, buckler, cover, guard, protection, safeguard, screen, security, shield, wall, ward

Related Words arm, armament, munitions, weapon, weaponry; fastness, fort, fortress, palisade, stronghold

Near Antonyms aggression, assault, attack, offense (or offence), offensive

2

something that encloses another thing especially to protect it <the crab's armor makes it difficult prey for some smaller predators>

Synonyms armor, capsule, casing, cocoon, cover, covering, encasement, housing, hull, husk, jacket, pod, sheath, shell

Related Words cartridge, cassette (also casette); bark, crust; carapace, house, mail, panoply, plate, plating, shield; cuticle, hide, skin; envelope, package, wrapper; backing, coating, coverture, facing