Armour
noun
A protective covering that is used to prevent damage from being inflicted to an object or individual by direct contact weapons or projectiles, usually during combat.
The knights wore metallic armour for protection during battles.
Often appears as...
- wear armour
- protective armour
noun
An outer protective covering of some animals or plants.
The armadillo has a natural armour of hard shell.
Often appears as...
- natural armour
- animal armour
noun
A strong quality or advantage that protects a person or object from attack or criticism.
Her quick wit is her armour against harsh criticism.
Often appears as...
- armour against criticism
- psychological armour
verb
To supply or cover with armour or protection.
The vehicles were armoured against potential attacks.
Often appears as...
- armour a vehicle
- armour against attack
noun
A protective covering that is used to prevent damage from being inflicted to an object or individual by direct contact weapons or projectiles, usually during combat.
The knights wore metallic armour for protection during battles.
Often appears as...
- wear armour
- protective armour
noun
An outer protective covering of some animals or plants.
The armadillo has a natural armour of hard shell.
Often appears as...
- natural armour
- animal armour
noun
A strong quality or advantage that protects a person or object from attack or criticism.
Her quick wit is her armour against harsh criticism.
Often appears as...
- armour against criticism
- psychological armour
verb
To supply or cover with armour or protection.
The vehicles were armoured against potential attacks.
Often appears as...
- armour a vehicle
- armour against attack
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Combat Context
Used often in historical or fantasy settings related to warfare.
In the medieval era, armour was crucial on the battlefield.
Pro Tip 2/3Physical Protection
Implies thorough protection, as in covering the body, usually metal for humans.
The armour clanked as the soldier marched.
Pro Tip 3/3Modern Uses
Modern uses may refer to protective gear for various activities (sports, police).
The riot police wore armour for crowd control.
Pro Tip 1/3Combat Context
Used often in historical or fantasy settings related to warfare.
In the medieval era, armour was crucial on the battlefield.
Pro Tip 2/3Physical Protection
Implies thorough protection, as in covering the body, usually metal for humans.
The armour clanked as the soldier marched.
Pro Tip 3/3Modern Uses
Modern uses may refer to protective gear for various activities (sports, police).
The riot police wore armour for crowd control.
Pro Tip 1/3Combat Context
Used often in historical or fantasy settings related to warfare.
In the medieval era, armour was crucial on the battlefield.
Pro Tip 2/3Physical Protection
Implies thorough protection, as in covering the body, usually metal for humans.
The armour clanked as the soldier marched.
Pro Tip 3/3Modern Uses
Modern uses may refer to protective gear for various activities (sports, police).
The riot police wore armour for crowd control.
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How to raise a Black son...
These are the sorts of messages I've been inundated with my entire Always keep your hands where they can see them, don't move too quickly, take off your hood when the sun goes down. My parents raised me and my siblings in an armor of advice, an ocean of alarm bells so someone wouldn't steal the breath from our lungs, so that they wouldn't make a memory of this skin.
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Why are there so many...
Insect exoskeletons also work like body armor, protecting insects against the outside world and helping them cope with habitats that other creatures can't. Even their small size, which we might see as a disadvantage, is something they use to their benefit.
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Why is Mount Everest so...
To understand how this towering formation was born, we have to peer deep into our planet's crust, where continental plates collide. The Earth's surface is like an armadillo's armor. Pieces of crust constantly move over, under, and around each other.
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Sewer Diving PIPE National...
dark claustrophobic environment Carlos must remain calm and focused confusion can be death Carlos tries not to think about the soup of bacteria he's swimming in including tetanus typhoid and cholera his suit protects him but it is an armor
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What causes cavities? -...
but unfortunately, our teeth aren't. While each human tooth is coated in a hardy, protective layer of enamel, it's no match for acid. That degrades the armor over time, leaching away its calcium minerals.
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Saving a Pangolin's Life...
pangolins are the world's only truly scaly mammals their scales just like human fingernails are made from keratin but this remarkable natural armor is the cause of their destruction
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Born to sing PIPE Taylor...
you're a liar and you're a cheat where was my knight in shining armor where was my hero who is my gladiator my father he's too busy battling his own inner
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ONE HOUR of Amazing...
he tests the banner but it stands firm it appears that the world's largest land carnivore has met his match there must be a in the armor
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BBC Earth 50 Top Natural...
man but it stands firmly it appears that the world's largest land carnivore has met his match there must be a in the armor
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Top 5 David Attenborough...
it appears that the world's largest land carnivore has met his match there must be a in the armor somewhere here
Video examples
How to raise a Black son...
These are the sorts of messages I've been inundated with my entire Always keep your hands where they can see them, don't move too quickly, take off your hood when the sun goes down. My parents raised me and my siblings in an armor of advice, an ocean of alarm bells so someone wouldn't steal the breath from our lungs, so that they wouldn't make a memory of this skin.
Video examples
Why are there so many...
Insect exoskeletons also work like body armor, protecting insects against the outside world and helping them cope with habitats that other creatures can't. Even their small size, which we might see as a disadvantage, is something they use to their benefit.
Video examples
Why is Mount Everest so...
To understand how this towering formation was born, we have to peer deep into our planet's crust, where continental plates collide. The Earth's surface is like an armadillo's armor. Pieces of crust constantly move over, under, and around each other.
Video examples
Sewer Diving PIPE National...
dark claustrophobic environment Carlos must remain calm and focused confusion can be death Carlos tries not to think about the soup of bacteria he's swimming in including tetanus typhoid and cholera his suit protects him but it is an armor
Video examples
What causes cavities? -...
but unfortunately, our teeth aren't. While each human tooth is coated in a hardy, protective layer of enamel, it's no match for acid. That degrades the armor over time, leaching away its calcium minerals.
Video examples
Saving a Pangolin's Life...
pangolins are the world's only truly scaly mammals their scales just like human fingernails are made from keratin but this remarkable natural armor is the cause of their destruction
Video examples
Born to sing PIPE Taylor...
you're a liar and you're a cheat where was my knight in shining armor where was my hero who is my gladiator my father he's too busy battling his own inner
Video examples
ONE HOUR of Amazing...
he tests the banner but it stands firm it appears that the world's largest land carnivore has met his match there must be a in the armor
Video examples
BBC Earth 50 Top Natural...
man but it stands firmly it appears that the world's largest land carnivore has met his match there must be a in the armor
Video examples
Top 5 David Attenborough...
it appears that the world's largest land carnivore has met his match there must be a in the armor somewhere here
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Quote examples
Emily V. Gordon
American Writer
In my professional and personal life, when I meet people who feel broken after a divorce, they can usually be divided into two categories: those who truly believe there's something wrong with them, and those that are using their status as armor.
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Kriti Kharbanda
Indian Model
I was always one of those people who thought my love life would be dramatic - a knight in shining armour would take me away on his horse. I was that girl; I'm still that girl. What better way to live that life than being an actor?
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Brene Brown
American Author
Crazy-busy' is a great armor, it's a great way for numbing. What a lot of us do is that we stay so busy, and so out in front of our life, that the truth of how we're feeling and what we really need can't catch up with us.
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Taylor Swift
American Singer
I've never gotten thick skin. If you close yourself off and you get this protective armor, there is a price you pay with that - of not feeling. And feeling is important when you are a songwriter.
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Theo James
English Actor
Everybody has a bit of body armor they wear to protect themselves, and love is about trying to break it down. You have to see who a person really is and connect with her to break that armor.
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Tara Stiles
American Model
When we have built up armor against all the bad things we think might happen in the world, we have a false sense of protection and have only built up isolation.
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Hugh Sidey
American Journalist
A sense of humor... is needed armor. Joy in one's heart and some laughter on one's lips is a sign that the person down deep has a pretty good grasp of life.
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Nigel Rees
British Author
I was terribly shy and never said anything in class. Then I started getting into school plays. When you've got words to say, you've got a sort of armour.
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Geert Wilders
Dutch Politician
I'm very thankful to live in a country where the government provides my protection - many police and armored cars and safe houses and things like that.
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Anna Kaiser
American Businesswoman
Fashion is really our armor in the world.
Quote examples
Emily V. Gordon
American Writer
In my professional and personal life, when I meet people who feel broken after a divorce, they can usually be divided into two categories: those who truly believe there's something wrong with them, and those that are using their status as armor.
Quote examples
Kriti Kharbanda
Indian Model
I was always one of those people who thought my love life would be dramatic - a knight in shining armour would take me away on his horse. I was that girl; I'm still that girl. What better way to live that life than being an actor?
Quote examples
Brene Brown
American Author
Crazy-busy' is a great armor, it's a great way for numbing. What a lot of us do is that we stay so busy, and so out in front of our life, that the truth of how we're feeling and what we really need can't catch up with us.
Quote examples
Taylor Swift
American Singer
I've never gotten thick skin. If you close yourself off and you get this protective armor, there is a price you pay with that - of not feeling. And feeling is important when you are a songwriter.
Quote examples
Theo James
English Actor
Everybody has a bit of body armor they wear to protect themselves, and love is about trying to break it down. You have to see who a person really is and connect with her to break that armor.
Quote examples
Tara Stiles
American Model
When we have built up armor against all the bad things we think might happen in the world, we have a false sense of protection and have only built up isolation.
Quote examples
Hugh Sidey
American Journalist
A sense of humor... is needed armor. Joy in one's heart and some laughter on one's lips is a sign that the person down deep has a pretty good grasp of life.
Quote examples
Nigel Rees
British Author
I was terribly shy and never said anything in class. Then I started getting into school plays. When you've got words to say, you've got a sort of armour.
Quote examples
Geert Wilders
Dutch Politician
I'm very thankful to live in a country where the government provides my protection - many police and armored cars and safe houses and things like that.
Quote examples
Anna Kaiser
American Businesswoman
Fashion is really our armor in the world.
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