armors
noun
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A protective layer over a body, vehicle, or other object intended to deflect or diffuse damaging forces.
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A natural form of this kind of protection on an animal's body.
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Metal plate, protecting a ship, military vehicle, or aircraft.
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A tank, or other heavy mobile assault vehicle.
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A military formation consisting primarily of tanks or other armoured fighting vehicles, collectively.
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The naturally occurring surface of pebbles, rocks or boulders that line the bed of a waterway or beach and provide protection against erosion.
Synonyms:
carapace, chitin, horn, body armor, body armour, chain mail, mail, plate, suit of armor, suit of armour, armor plate, armour plate, cavalry, mechanized
verb
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To equip something with armor or a protective coating or hardening.
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To provide something with an analogous form of protection.