nounπShareA protective layer over a body, vehicle, or other object intended to deflect or diffuse damaging forces."The knight wore heavy armor to protect himself in battle. "materialtechnologyvehiclemilitarywarwearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA natural form of this kind of protection on an animal's body."The turtle's shell is its natural armor. "animalbodybiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareMetal plate, protecting a ship, military vehicle, or aircraft."The battleship's thick armor protected it from enemy fire. "materialvehiclemilitarynauticalweaponwartechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA tank, or other heavy mobile assault vehicle."The army's new armor is very effective at protecting soldiers in combat. "vehiclemilitaryweaponwarmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA military formation consisting primarily of tanks or other armoured fighting vehicles, collectively."The army's armor, composed mostly of modern tanks, moved quickly to secure the supply lines. "militaryvehicleweaponwarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe naturally occurring surface of pebbles, rocks or boulders that line the bed of a waterway or beach and provide protection against erosion."The river's strong current eroded the bank, but the armor of smooth stones protected the foundation of the bridge. "geologyenvironmentnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo equip something with armor or a protective coating or hardening."The firefighters armored the rescue truck with special plates to protect it from flying debris. "militaryweaponwearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo provide something with an analogous form of protection."The company armored its new product with a strong, clear warranty to protect customers from unexpected costs. "militarytechnologymaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
