armour
noun/ˈɑrmər/
Frequency rank: #5,656 most common English word
Meaning
Protective covering, usually made of metal, worn to defend the body in combat.
Example sentence
The knight wore heavy armour to protect himself in battle.
Synonyms & related words
- protection
- shield
- plating
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