Meaning of the word armour in English

What does armour mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

armour

US /ˈɑːr.mɚ/
UK /ˈɑː.mər/

Noun

1.

protective covering, especially that worn by soldiers or warriors to defend the body from weapons

Example:
The knight wore shining armour into battle.
Modern tanks are protected by thick steel armour.
2.

the tough, protective outer layer of an animal, such as a shell or scales

Example:
The turtle's hard armour protects it from predators.
Some fish have bony armour for defense.

Verb

to provide with a protective covering

Example:
The engineers decided to armour the vehicle with extra plating.
He tried to armour himself against criticism.