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- pronunciation:
- ar
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 r
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a suit of leather or mail, formerly used to protect the body in warfare.
The knights put on their armor and prepared for battle.
- synonyms:
- armature, chain mail, coat of mail, mail
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| definition 2: |
a protective covering placed on ships and vehicles as a defense against weapons.
The enemy shells could not penetrate the tank's armor.- synonyms:
- armor plate
- similar words:
- fortification, protection, sheathing, shield
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| definition 3: |
the protective covering of certain animals.
- synonyms:
- armature, scales, shell
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| definition 4: |
units of armed military vehicles such as tanks.
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| related words: |
mail |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
armors, armoring, armored |
| definition: |
to outfit or cover with armor.
The soldiers armored the jeep with steel plates.- synonyms:
- fortify
- similar words:
- accouter, arm, cover, equip, mail, outfit
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| related words: |
safeguard |
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