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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The elaborate costumes, by Sandy Powell, have a sharp malevolence; the women, particularly Weisz, wear them like armor, swishing their skirts like a cat’s tail. — Moira Macdonald, The Seattle Times, "‘The Favourite’ review: an irresistibly nasty tale of lust, power and pet bunnies," 4 Dec. 2018 But looking closer reveals that the nude androgynous figures are posed in the same stance as the armor. — Daniel Mcdermon, New York Times, "8 Outdoor Art Installations in New York to Get Excited About," 25 May 2018 Because of the growth, Army leaders earlier this year decided to integrate female officers into infantry and armor brigades at three additional military bases: Fort Carson in Colorado, Fort Campbell in Kentucky, and Fort Bliss in Texas. — Lolita C. Baldor, The Seattle Times, "Mattis: Jury is out on women succeeding in combat jobs," 26 Sep. 2018 The Queen of Crows is the second installment in the trilogy, and in it, Heloise has acquired a mechanical suit of armor, and now faces overwhelming odds to protect her village and to lead a growing rebellion. — Andrew Liptak, The Verge, "Here’s 7 new sci-fi and fantasy novels coming out this September to check out," 15 Sep. 2018 As an immigration lawyer, my first hurdle was always getting through the instinctive distrust that those who have suffered violence and persecution wear as armor. — Rafia Zakaria, The New Republic, "On Sending Women Home to Die," 18 June 2018 That's progress on three badges right there, getting you that much closer to new weapons, armor, and maneuverability upgrades. — Sam Machkovech, Ars Technica, "Sunset Overdrive review: Ride the rails to kaboom-town (finally on PCs, too)," 17 Nov. 2018 During a search of the home, authorities seized an AK-47 assault rifle; multiple rifle magazines; 582 rounds of ammunition; body armor; and a small amount of cocaine and marijuana, according to prosecutors. — Travis Fedschun, Fox News, "MS-13 gang member convicted of brutal Tennessee assault with rifle, bleach, plastic bag, feds say," 18 Sep. 2018 The craftsmanship of the other items on display such as mirrors, bells and armor, was also exceptional. — Paul Daugherty, Cincinnati.com, "Paul Daugherty's Morning Line: Cincinnati Reds need the off day, and other MLB thoughts," 12 July 2018

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