Meaning & use
armor / armour
Protective covering, historically metal plating worn in battle or fitted onto vehicles and equipment.
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The knight's armor was heavy but protected him from most sword strikes.
Modern tanks rely on thick armour to withstand explosive impacts.
A note on using this word
'Armor' is the American spelling and 'armour' the British spelling; both are pronounced the same and mean the same thing.
Words with a similar meaning
protectionshielding
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