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armor

ar·mor [ rmər ]


noun 
Definition:
 
1. military history protection for soldiers: protective clothing of metal or leather worn in battle by soldiers in former times

2. military protection for military vehicles: the protective layer of metal covering military vehicles, ships, and aircraft

3. biology covering on plants or animals: a protective layer covering a plant or animal

4. protection: something that gives protection or acts as a safeguard

5. geography gravel on river bed: a surface layer of gravel on a river bed preventing erosion of the material below

6. heraldry coats of arms: coats of arms, or the symbols and designs used on them

[13th century. < French armure< Latin armatura (see armature)]
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