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1
means or method of defending
- the skunk's primary armor is the foul-smelling fluid that it can eject
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2
something that encloses another thing especially to protect it
- the crab's armor makes it difficult prey for some smaller predators
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verbSynonyms of armor (Entry 2 of 2)
as in ensheathe, encapsulate
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“Armor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/armor. Accessed 20 Oct. 2021.
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