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armor

/ˈɑː.mə/ /ˈɑːɹ.mɚ/

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noun

Armadura, blindaje

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. "

El caballero llevaba una armadura pesada para protegerse en la batalla.

material technology vehicle military war wear

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noun

Armadura

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

Examples :

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

El caparazón de la tortuga es su armadura natural.

animal body biology

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noun

Blindaje

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

Examples :

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

El grueso blindaje del acorazado lo protegió del fuego enemigo.

material vehicle military nautical weapon war technology

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noun

Tanque, vehículo de asalto móvil pesado

A tank, or other heavy mobile assault vehicle.

Examples :

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

El nuevo tanque del ejército es muy eficaz para proteger a los soldados en combate.

vehicle military weapon war machine

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noun

Formación acorazada

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. "

La formación acorazada del ejército, compuesta principalmente por tanques modernos, se movió rápidamente para asegurar las líneas de suministro.

military vehicle weapon war

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noun

Armadura, coraza

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. "

La fuerte corriente del río erosionó la orilla, pero la armadura de piedras lisas protegió los cimientos del puente.

geology environment nature

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verb

Acorazar, blindar

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. "

Los bomberos acorazaron el camión de rescate con placas especiales para protegerlo de los escombros voladores.

military weapon wear

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verb

Acorazar, proteger

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. "

La empresa acorazó su nuevo producto con una garantía sólida y clara para proteger a los clientes de costos inesperados.

military technology material