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armor

/ˈɑː.mə/
Meanings
  • noun

    Protective clothing, made of metal or other materials, worn for defense against attack or injury.

    - "The knight donned his armor before going into battle."
    - "The samurai's armor was intricately decorated."
    - "The armor of a medieval soldier typically included a helmet, breastplate, and greaves."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈɑːɹ.mɚ/



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Synonyms

carapace , chitin , horn , body armor , body armour , chain mail , mail , plate , suit of armor , suit of armour , armor plate , armour plate , cavalry , mechanized
Rhymes
Words rhyming with armor
groom , room , tooth , loom , woom , bloom
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. armor (en) : Protective clothing

  2. armor (en) : To equip with weapons or protective gear

  3. armour (en) : Protective clothing

  4. armour (en) : To equip with weapons or protective gear

Variants
List of all variants of armor that leads to same result
armor , armored , armoring , armorless , armors , armory , armour , armouries , armours , armoury , armor-plated , anti-armor , scale armor , scale armors , knight in shining armor
Etymology
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Old French 'armure' from 'armer' meaning 'to arm'

Trivia
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  1. Armor was first used by ancient civilizations like the Egyptians and Greeks around 3000 BC.

  2. The heaviest known suit of armor weighed approximately 120 pounds and was worn by an English knight named Sir Dudley de Leyborne in the 15th century.

  3. Some armors were decorated with precious metals and gems to signify wealth and status.

  4. Armor made of leather or chain mail was used before the invention of metal armor.

  5. Armor has been made from various materials including wood, horn, bone, and even elephant hide.

Related Concepts
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  1. Shield: A defensive object used in combination with armor to protect the user from attacks

  2. Weapon: An offensive object used by a warrior or soldier in conjunction with armor

Culture
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Armor has been used throughout history to protect warriors and soldiers in various cultures and civilizations, including ancient Rome, Greece, China, Japan, and Europe. It is often depicted in literature, art, and music as a symbol of power, strength, and protection.

How to Memorize "armor"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a knight wearing a full suit of armor, helmet, breastplate, gauntlets, greaves, and a shield.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'armor' with the image of a knight or a warrior in protective clothing.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember that armor is what a warrior wears to protect themselves in battle.

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