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| ar·mor [ rmər ] |
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1. military history protection for soldiers: protective clothing of metal or leather worn in battle by soldiers in former times
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2. military protection for military vehicles: the protective layer of metal covering military vehicles, ships, and aircraft
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3. biology covering on plants or animals: a protective layer covering a plant or animal
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4. protection: something that gives protection or acts as a safeguard
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5. geography gravel on river bed: a surface layer of gravel on a river bed preventing erosion of the material below
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6. heraldry coats of arms: coats of arms, or the symbols and designs used on them
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| [13th century. < French armure< Latin armatura (see armature)] |
