armor

noun

ar·mor | \ ˈär-mər

Definition of armor

1 : defensive covering for the body especially : covering (as of metal) used in combat

2 : a quality or circumstance that affords protection the armor of prosperity

3 : a protective outer layer (as of a ship, a plant or animal, or a cable)

4 : armored forces and vehicles (such as tanks)

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Examples of armor in a Sentence

The officers are required to wear bulletproof body armor. The shots penetrated the tank's armor. The armadillo's armor consists of a series of small, bony plates. a weapon designed for use against enemy armor

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Helmets Make a Comeback With the widespread introduction of gunpowder in the 16th century, European infantry started ditching their armor. — David Hambling, Popular Mechanics, "The Century-Long Evolution of the U.S. Army Helmet," 27 June 2019 Starting with one of those, add the antlers, a dark brown coat, faded red scarf, and some armor gloves. — Kayla Keegan, Good Housekeeping, "These 'Masked Singer' Halloween Costumes Are the Biggest Mic Drop of All Time," 21 June 2019 The Germans are devoting their main defensive effort in this area by using most of their armor. — Wes Gallagher, Houston Chronicle, "U.S. TROOPS CAPTURE MONTEBOURG," 9 June 2019 One bullet punched through his body armor and lodged in his spine. — Lisa J. Huriash, sun-sentinel.com, "Mike Satz has led for decades as Broward’s top prosecutor. Here are some of his biggest cases.," 4 June 2019 Two San Diego police officers were shot Saturday evening after a gunman wearing body armor barricaded himself in an apartment and fired through the walls. — Fox News, "Gunman dead after 2 cops shot in San Diego standoff; 1 officer reported clinging to life," 2 Oct. 2018 The officers who patrol Michigan’s state parks say they should be allowed to carry guns and wear soft body armor to protect themselves from unruly visitors. — Steven Pepple, Detroit Free Press, "Michigan state park police want guns, body armor, say it's a dangerous job," 8 July 2018 Dana Hill, 38, was charged with unlawful possession of a firearm, unlawful possession of ammunition, and wearing body armor while committing a crime, Boston police said in a statement. — Laney Ruckstuhl, BostonGlobe.com, "SWAT team busts open Mattapan man’s door, seizes arsenal of weapons," 14 June 2018 All of the costumes have taken a darker, colder, and more armor-like direction in this final season of battles, and the jewelry reflects those changes. — Olivia Martin, Town & Country, "The Jewelry on Game of Thrones Offers Clues to the Season 8 Finale," 18 May 2019

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