armour UK (US armor) /ˈɑː.mər/ aep /ˈɑːr.mɚ/ noun [U]
F0 strong covering that protects something, especially the body:
» Police put on body armour before confronting the rioters.» In the past, knights used to wear suits of armour (= protective covering made of metal) in battle.» These grenades are able to pierce the armour of tanks.Thesaurus+: ↑Arms and munitions in generalF0 military vehicles that are covered in strong metal to protect them from attack:
» The troops were backed by tanks, artillery, and other heavy armour.Thesaurus+: ↑Army and military vehicles• • •
Extra Examples:» These Roman soldiers would have worn armour made from overlapping bands of iron.» The gun fires a shell capable of piercing the armour of an enemy tank.» At the Tower of London we saw some amazing suits of armour.» Why wasn't the police officer wearing body armour in such a dangerous situation?» The museum contains a fine collection of medieval arms and armour.