( US armor )
■ noun
1》 the metal coverings formerly worn by soldiers to protect the body in battle.
2》 (also ~ plate ) the tough metal layer covering a military vehicle or ship.
↘military vehicles collectively.
3》 the protective layer or shell of some animals and plants.
Derivatives
~ed adjective
~-plated adjective
Origin
ME: from OFr. armure , from L. armatura , from armare (see arm 2 ).