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armor
nounverb-transitiveB2
/ˈɑː.mə(r)/protective covering, especially metal plates or covering worn by soldiers, knights, or vehicles to defend against attack.
armor plate
nounC1
/ˈɑː.mə ˌpleɪt/A thick, hard plate of metal or other strong material designed to protect against projectiles, explosions, or other attacks.
armorbearer
nounVery Low
/ˈɑː.məˌbeə.rə/A historical servant or attendant who carried the weapons and armour of a warrior, such as a knight or military leader.
armored cable
nounC1
/ˈɑː.məd ˈkeɪ.bl̩/An electrical cable protected by a flexible metallic covering, used to prevent damage and for grounding.
armored car
nounC1
/ˈɑːməd kɑː/A vehicle with protective metal plating, used to transport valuable items or important people under threat.
armored personnel carrier
nounC2 (Specialized/Technical)
/ˌɑː.məd ˌpɜː.səˈnel ˌkæ.ri.ər/A military vehicle designed to transport infantry troops while providing protection from small arms fire and artillery shrapnel.
armored rope
nounLow (Technical/Trade)
/ˈɑː.məd rəʊp/A rope or cable reinforced with a protective metallic layer, typically wire, for added strength, durability, and resistance to abrasion or cutting.
armored scale
nounLow (technical/horticultural), Medium (metaphorical/extended use)
/ˈɑːməd skeɪl/A specific type of small, destructive insect belonging to the family Diaspididae, characterized by a protective, waxy cover or 'scale' that shields its body.
armorer
nounC2
/ˈɑː.mər.ər/A maker, repairer, or supplier of arms and armor.
armorial
adjectivenounC2
/ɑːˈmɔː.ri.əl/Relating to heraldry or coats of arms.
armorica
nounVery Low
/ɑːˈmɒr.ɪ.kə/An ancient geographical name for the northwestern coastal region of Gaul, roughly corresponding to modern-day Brittany, France.
armorican
adjectivenounVery low (C2+ vocabulary, mostly technical/historical)
/ɑːˈmɒrɪkən/Relating to ancient or modern Brittany in northwest France, its people, language (Breton), or culture.
armorist
nounVery Rare / Archaic
/ˈɑː.mə.rɪst/A specialist or expert in heraldry; one who studies, designs, or describes coats of arms.
armorize
verb-transitiveRare/Technical
/ˈɑː.mə.raɪz/To equip with armor or protective covering; to make something resistant to damage or attack.
armory
nounB2
/ˈɑː.mər.i/A place where weapons and military equipment are stored, manufactured, or repaired.
armory show
nounC1/C2
/ˈɑː.mə.ri ʃəʊ/A major art exhibition held in New York in 1913 that introduced modern European and American art to the US public.
armour
nounverbC1
/ˈɑː.mə(r)/Protective covering made of metal or other strong material, worn in battle to defend the body from injury.
armour plate
nounC1
/ˈɑː.mə ˌpleɪt/A thick, hard plate of steel or other strong material, used to protect military vehicles, ships, or personnel from projectiles and explosions.
armour-bearer
nounVery Low
/ˈɑːmə ˌbeərə/A historical attendant or squire who carried the armour and weapons of a knight or high-ranking military commander.
armoured car
nounB2
/ˈɑː.məd kɑː/A military vehicle designed for combat, typically equipped with heavy armour plating and weapons, used for transporting troops or as a fighting platform.

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