Armour: meaning, definitions and examples
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armour
[ ˈɑːmə(r) ]
protective gear
Armour is a protective covering that is used to prevent damage from being inflicted to an object, individual, or vehicle. It is commonly made of metal or other strong materials and is worn by soldiers, knights, and in some cases, animals.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The knight wore a suit of armour to protect himself in battle.
- The tank was equipped with heavy armour to withstand enemy fire.
Translations
Translations of the word "armour" in other languages:
🇵🇹 armadura
🇮🇳 कवच
🇩🇪 Rüstung
🇮🇩 baju besi
🇺🇦 броня
🇵🇱 zbroja
🇯🇵 鎧 (よろい)
🇫🇷 armure
🇪🇸 armadura
🇹🇷 zırh
🇰🇷 갑옷
🇸🇦 دروع
🇨🇿 brnění
🇸🇰 brnenie
🇨🇳 盔甲 (kuījiǎ)
🇸🇮 oklep
🇮🇸 herklæði
🇰🇿 сауыт
🇬🇪 ჯავშანი
🇦🇿 zireh
🇲🇽 armadura
Word origin
The word 'armour' originated from the Old French word 'armure', which in turn came from the Latin word 'armatura', meaning 'equipment' or 'gear'. The use of armour dates back to ancient times, with various civilizations developing different types of protective gear for warriors and soldiers.
See also: arm, armband, armed, armlet, armlets, armor, armory, armoury, arms, army, disarm, disarmed, unarm, unarmed.