Meaning & use

armor / armour

noun·Everyday

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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