nounπShareA protective layer over a body, vehicle, or other object intended to deflect or diffuse damaging forces."The knight's armour protected him from the dragon's fiery breath. "materialmilitaryweaponvehiclewearbodyhistorywarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA natural form of this kind of protection on an animal's body."The armadillo's shell provides a tough armour against predators. "animalbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareMetal plate, protecting a ship, military vehicle, or aircraft."The tank's thick armour protected it from the enemy's bullets. "materialvehiclemilitarynauticalwartechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA tank, or other heavy mobile assault vehicle."The army needed to move the supplies quickly, so they sent in the armour to secure the road. "militaryvehicleweaponChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA military formation consisting primarily of tanks or other armoured fighting vehicles, collectively."The advancing armour pushed the enemy forces back across the desert. "militaryvehiclewarweapongroupChat 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 riverbank's armour of pebbles prevented the heavy rain from washing away the soil. "geologyenvironmentnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo equip something with armour or a protective coating or hardening."To protect it from damage, the technician will armour the new cable with a thick layer of rubber. "militarytechnologymaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo provide something with an analogous form of protection."To prepare for the debate, she decided to armour her arguments with strong evidence and statistics. "militarywartechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
