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armors 1 of 2

noun

plural of armor
1
as in defenses
means or method of defending the skunk's primary armor is the foul-smelling fluid that it can eject

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2
as in sheaths
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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armors

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of armor
as in encysts

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Recent Examples of armors
Noun
This counter was counter-countered then counter-counter-countered as composite armors were invented that consisted of steel, ceramics, and composites, which then later to contend with high-velocity darts made of depleted uranium. — David Szondy may 07, New Atlas, 7 May 2026 For reference, this is similar in concept to how Kevlar and other synthetic armors combine both fibers and matrices to resist penetrative forces. — Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for armors
  1. defenses
  2. sheaths
  3. cocoons
  4. shields
  5. casings
  6. rings
  7. weapons
  8. coverings
Noun
  • Their bond deepens with the wry neuroses and gradually dropped defenses of many a midlife romantic comedy, though Parkinson’s complicates matters in unusual, empathetically explored ways.
    — Guy Lodge, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Challenging down and distances, like a third-and-7, is when opposing defenses can bring extra rushers to get after the quarterback.
    — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of defenses
Noun
  • The research team says future versions may use adjustable sheaths or elastic materials to fit a wider range of bodies.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 26 July 2026
  • To further the house’s connection to nature, Wright used flagstone flooring inside and out and employed large sheaths of glass windows for visual continuity.
    — Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 14 July 2026
Definition of sheaths
Verb
  • That quirk of the JWST never faded, as the telescope naturally cocoons its targets in only the most deserving frames.
    — Monisha Ravisetti, Space.com, 30 Oct. 2025
  • Unlike the closed-coupe Chiron, which cocoons you from its inner workings, the Mistral delivers a raw mechanical sound bath, tempered only by a pop-in wind deflector (fixed in examples for North America)—just aft of the seats—that reduces cabin turbulence and shields air-flow.
    — Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 20 Sep. 2025
Definition of cocoons
Noun
  • Lucas and her attorneys with the Liberty Counsel, a conservative Christian legal organization, assert that her ownership of the property shields her from banishment.
    — Savannah Peters, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Among those shields is a whole tire from the landing gear from one of the planes that struck one of the towers and a portion of a steel beam, fashioned into a cross – both serving as a stark reminder of the attacks.
    — Mark Morales, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of shields
Noun
  • Nine shell casings were found at the scene, according to the memo.
    — Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Detectives later recovered 19 9mm bullet casings from the scene, which matched with the number of shots detected by ShotSpotter.
    — Adrienne Davis, jsonline.com, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of casings
Verb
  • Well, that promise now rings hollow in the ears of every TSA worker today.
    — Hydrick Thomas, New York Daily News, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Norway’s new King Haakon VIII will be hoping that sentiment rings true following the death of his father, King Harald who died Friday after 35 years on the throne, marking the latest blow for a family reeling from scandal.
    — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of rings
Noun
  • Though described as a sale, the transaction is financed through a mechanism known as foreign military financing, in which the United States provides the money that Israel uses to buy the weapons.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Such a vehicle could use abundant electricity for lasers, microwave weapons, radar, and electronic warfare.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of weapons
Noun
  • Consumer Reports, referencing DOE data, says the right window coverings can cut unwanted heat gain by as much as 77%.
    — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2026
  • If coverings could not be removed, visitors would be charged for a day pass or a pass replacement.
    — Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2026
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“Armors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/armors. Accessed 18 Sep. 2026.

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