Armor

/ˈɑː.mə/

The meaning and definition of Armor, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun
  1. A protective layer over a body, vehicle, or other object intended to deflect or diffuse damaging forces.
  2. A natural form of this kind of protection on an animal's body.
verb
  1. To equip something with armor or a protective coating or hardening.
  2. To provide something with an analogous form of protection.

Definitions from the Free Dictionary API

Synonyms carapace chitin horn body armor body armour chain mail

Origin

From Middle English armour, from Anglo-Norman armure.

Source: Etymological Wordnet (CC BY-SA 3.0)

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