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English
Etymology
Middle English armo(u)r/armure, from Anglo-Norman armour(e)/armure, from Old French armëure, from Latin armātūra.
Pronunciation
- Rhymes: -ɑː(r)mə(r)
Alternative spellings
- armour (UK)
Noun
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Singular armor |
Plural countable and uncountable; plural armors |
armor (countable and uncountable; plural armors) (US)
- (uncountable) A protective layer over a body, vehicle, or other object intended to deflect or diffuse damaging forces.
- (uncountable) A natural form of this kind of protection on an animal's body.
- (uncountable) Metal plate, protecting a ship, military vehicle, or aircraft.
- (countable) A tank, or other heavy mobile assault vehicle.
- (uncountable) A military formation consisting primarily of tanks or other armoured fighting vehicles.
Derived terms
- armored
- armor-plated
- armor plating
- armory
- suit of armor
Verb
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Infinitive to armor |
Third person singular armors |
Simple past armored |
Past participle armored |
Present participle armoring |
to armor (third-person singular simple present armors, present participle armoring, simple past and past participle armored)
- (transitive) To equip something with armor or a protective coating or hardening.
- (transitive) To provide something with an analogous form of protection.
Albanian
Noun
armor
- armour (body protection)
This Albanian entry was created from the translations listed at armour. It may be less reliable than other entries, and may be missing parts of speech or additional senses. Please also see armor in the Albanian Wiktionary. This notice will be removed when the entry is checked. (more information) November 2009
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