armor
[noun]
Synonyms: defense, aegis, armament, guard, protection, safeguard, security, shield, ward

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Related Words: cloak, mantle, shroud, veil, buckler, cover, screen, shelter

[TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲

ar‧mour British English, armor American English /ˈɑːmə $ ˈɑːrmər/ noun [uncountable]
[Date: 1200-1300; Language: Old French; Origin: armure, from Latin armatura; ⇒ armature]

1. metal or leather clothing that protects your body, worn by soldiers in battles in past times:
a knight wearing a suit of armour

2. a strong metal layer that protects military vehicles:
armour-clad warships

3. a strong layer or shell that protects some plants and animals
⇒ a chink in sb’s armour at chink¹(3), ⇒ a knight in shining armour at knight¹(4)

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