noun
- protective covering worn by soldiers or warriors in battle
- protective metal covering on military vehicles, ships, or aircraft
- something that provides protection or defense
Usage: figurative
verb
- to provide with protective covering
Examples
- The knight wore heavy armor into battle.
- The tank’s armor protected it from enemy fire.
- Medieval armor was made of metal plates and chain mail.
- The ship was armored against torpedo attacks.
- She used humor as armor against criticism.
- The military armored their vehicles before the mission.