Meaning of armor in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Definitions
  3. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈɑrmər/

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  1. Verb

    armor

    Definitions

    1. equip with armor

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  2. Noun

    armor

    Etymology

    Middle English: from Old French armure, from Latin armatura, from armare‘to arm’ (see arm)

    Definitions

    1. protective covering made of metal and used in combat

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  3. 2. a military unit consisting of armored fighting vehicles

    Derived terms

  4. 3. tough more-or-less rigid protective covering of an animal or plant

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