armor (redirected from armoring)

ar·mor  (ärmr)

n.

1. A defensive covering, as of metal, wood, or leather, worn to protect the body against weapons.

2. A tough, protective covering, such as the bony scales covering certain animals or the metallic plates on tanks or warships.

3. A safeguard or protection: faith, the missionary's armor.

4.

a. The combat arm that deploys armored vehicles, such as tanks.

b. The armored vehicles of an army.

tr.v. ar·mored, ar·mor·ing, ar·mors

To cover with armor.

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[Middle English armure, from Old French armeure, from Latin armtra, equipment; see armature.]

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armor [ˈɑːmə]

n

(Military / Arms & Armour (excluding Firearms)) (Military) (Transport / Nautical Terms) (Engineering / Civil Engineering) (History / Heraldry) the US spelling of armour

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	armor - protective covering made of metal and used in combat armour body armor, body armour, cataphract, coat of mail, suit of armor, suit of armour - armor that protects the wearer's whole body protective cover, protective covering, protection - a covering that is intend to protect from damage or injury; "they had no protection from the fallout"; "wax provided protection for the floors" buckler, shield - armor carried on the arm to intercept blows
	2.	armor - a military unit consisting of armored fighting vehicles armour military force, military group, military unit, force - a unit that is part of some military service; "he sent Caesar a force of six thousand men" armed forces, armed services, military, military machine, war machine - the military forces of a nation; "their military is the largest in the region"; "the military machine is the same one we faced in 1991 but now it is weaker"
	3.	armor - tough more-or-less rigid protective covering of an animal or plant armour protective covering - the tough natural covering of some organisms
Verb	1.	armor - equip with armor                     armour equip, fit out, outfit, fit - provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose; "The expedition was equipped with proper clothing, food, and other necessities"

Translations

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