ARMOUR


Meaning of ARMOUR in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ɑ:(r)mə(r) ]

Note: in AM, use 'armor'

1.

In former times, armour was special metal clothing that soldiers wore for protection in battle.

...knights in armour.

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2.

Armour consists of tanks and other military vehicles used in battle. ( MILITARY )

...the biggest movement of heavy British armour since the Second World War.

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3.

Armour is a hard, usually metal, covering that protects a vehicle against attack.

...a formidable warhead that can penetrate the armour of most tanks.

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4.

knight in shining armour: see knight

see also body armour

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