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armor

/ˈɑː.mə/ /ˈɑːɹ.mɚ/

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noun

Panzerung, Rüstung

A protective layer over a body, vehicle, or other object intended to deflect or diffuse damaging forces.

Examples :

"The knight wore heavy armor to protect himself in battle. "

Der Ritter trug eine schwere Rüstung, um sich im Kampf zu schützen.

material technology vehicle military war wear

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noun

Panzerung

A natural form of this kind of protection on an animal's body.

Examples :

"The turtle's shell is its natural armor. "

Der Panzer des Schildkröte ist ihre natürliche Panzerung.

animal body biology

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noun

Panzerung

Metal plate, protecting a ship, military vehicle, or aircraft.

Examples :

"The battleship's thick armor protected it from enemy fire. "

Die dicke Panzerung des Schlachtschiffs schützte es vor feindlichem Feuer.

material vehicle military nautical weapon war technology

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noun

Panzer, Kampffahrzeug

A tank, or other heavy mobile assault vehicle.

Examples :

"The army's new armor is very effective at protecting soldiers in combat. "

Der neue Panzer der Armee schützt Soldaten im Kampf sehr effektiv.

vehicle military weapon war machine

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noun

Panzerverband

A military formation consisting primarily of tanks or other armoured fighting vehicles, collectively.

Examples :

"The army's armor, composed mostly of modern tanks, moved quickly to secure the supply lines. "

Der Panzerverband der Armee, hauptsächlich aus modernen Panzern bestehend, bewegte sich schnell, um die Nachschublinien zu sichern.

military vehicle weapon war

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noun

Panzerung, Schutzschicht

The naturally occurring surface of pebbles, rocks or boulders that line the bed of a waterway or beach and provide protection against erosion.

Examples :

"The river's strong current eroded the bank, but the armor of smooth stones protected the foundation of the bridge. "

Die starke Strömung des Flusses erodierte das Ufer, aber die Panzerung aus glatten Steinen schützte das Fundament der Brücke.

geology environment nature

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verb

Panzern, mit Panzerung versehen

To equip something with armor or a protective coating or hardening.

Examples :

"The firefighters armored the rescue truck with special plates to protect it from flying debris. "

Die Feuerwehrleute haben den Rettungswagen mit Spezialplatten gepanzert, um ihn vor herumfliegenden Trümmern zu schützen.

military weapon wear

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verb

Panzern, schützen

To provide something with an analogous form of protection.

Examples :

"The company armored its new product with a strong, clear warranty to protect customers from unexpected costs. "

Das Unternehmen hat sein neues Produkt mit einer starken, klaren Garantie gepanzert, um Kunden vor unerwarteten Kosten zu schützen.

military technology material