armor

  1. Noun.  (uncountable) A protective layer over a body, vehicle, or other object intended to deflect or diffuse damaging forces.
  2. Noun.  (uncountable) A natural form of this kind of protection on an animal's body.
  3. Noun.  (uncountable) Metal plate, protecting a ship, military vehicle, or aircraft.
  4. Noun.  (countable) A tank, or other heavy mobile assault vehicle.
  5. Noun.  (military, uncountable) A military formation consisting primarily of tanks or other armoured fighting vehicles, collectively.
  6. Verb.  (transitive) To equip something with armor or a protective coating or hardening.
  7. Verb.  (transitive) To provide something with an analogous form of protection.

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