armour

2 definitions • 4 examples

strong covering that protects something, especially the body:

Police put on body armour before confronting the rioters.

In the past, knights used to wear suits of armour (= protective covering made of metal) in battle.

These grenades are able to pierce the armour of tanks.

military vehicles that are covered in strong metal to protect them from attack:

The troops were backed by tanks, artillery, and other heavy armour.