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armor

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈɑːrmɚ/ · UK /ˈɑːmə/

Forms: armored

armor means: Strong covering that protects a person, vehicle, or object from weapons and other damage.

noun

PROTECTIVE COVERINGB1

Strong covering that protects a person, vehicle, or object from weapons and other damage.

  • The knight wore armor.
  • The tank’s armor protected the crew.
  • Her arrow could not pierce his armor.

Similar words: protective covering

Common phrases: body armor, wear armor, heavy armor

ANIMAL PROTECTIONB2

A hard outer layer that protects an animal’s body.

  • The animal has thick armor.
  • Bony armor protected this dinosaur’s back.
  • The predator could not bite through the creature’s armor.

Similar words: protective covering

Common phrases: natural armor, protective armor, bony armor

Questions about armor

What does armor mean?

Strong covering that protects a person, vehicle, or object from weapons and other damage.

What is armor in other languages?

Türkçe: zırh · Español: armadura · Français: armure · Deutsch: Rüstung · Italiano: armatura · 日本語: 鎧

How do you pronounce armor?

In American English /ˈɑːrmɚ/; in British English /ˈɑːmə/.

How do you use armor in a sentence?

The knight wore armor. The tank’s armor protected the crew.

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