armour

/ˈɑː.mə/ · noun

Meaning

A protective layer over a body, vehicle, or other object intended to deflect or diffuse damaging forces.
A natural form of this kind of protection on an animal's body.
Metal plate, protecting a ship, military vehicle, or aircraft.
A tank, or other heavy mobile assault vehicle.
A military formation consisting primarily of tanks or other armoured fighting vehicles, collectively.
The naturally occurring surface of pebbles, rocks or boulders that line the bed of a waterway or beach and provide protection against erosion.
To equip something with armour or a protective coating or hardening.
To provide something with an analogous form of protection.

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