ar·mor  (är'mər) 
n. A defensive covering, as of metal, wood, or leather, worn to protect the body against weapons. A tough, protective covering, such as the bony scales covering certain animals or the metallic plates on tanks or warships. A safeguard or protection: faith, the missionary's armor. The combat arm that deploys armored vehicles, such as tanks. The armored vehicles of an army.
tr.v.
ar·mored, ar·mor·ing, ar·mors
To cover with armor.
[Middle English armure, from Old French armeure, from Latin armātūra, equipment; see armature.] |
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