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- pronunciation:
- ar
m
 r
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a suit made of leather, metal, or other strong material, worn to protect the body during battle.
Both the knight and his horse wore armor.
- synonyms:
- mail
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| definition 2: |
a covering placed on ships and vehicles that protects against weapons.
The shells could not damage the tank's armor.- similar words:
- fortification, protection, shield
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| definition 3: |
the covering on certain animals that protects them against attack.
The turtle wears its armor on its back.- synonyms:
- scales, shell
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| related words: |
mail |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
armors, armoring, armored |
| definition: |
to outfit or cover with armor.
The soldiers armored the jeep with steel plates.- similar words:
- arm, cover, equip, outfit
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| related words: |
safeguard |
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