armor

The definition of armor is a covering that is worn to protect against weapons.

(noun)

A knight's uniform is an example of armor.

See armor in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

covering worn to protect the body against weapons
any defensive or protective covering, as on animals or plants, or the metal plating on warships, warplanes, etc.
the armored forces and vehicles of an army; tanks, reconnaissance cars, etc.
a quality or condition serving as a defense difficult to penetrate

Origin: ME armure < OFr < L armatura: see armature

transitive verb, intransitive verb

to put armor or armor plate on

See armor in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

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.
a. The combat arm that deploys armored vehicles, such as tanks.
b. The armored vehicles of an army.

transitive verb ar·mored, ar·mor·ing, ar·mors

To cover with armor.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English armure

Origin: , from Old French armeure

Origin: , from Latin armātūra, equipment; see armature

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