armor

• Schutzausrüstung, die am Körper getragen wird, besonders im Kampf, oder eine schützende Schicht auf Fahrzeugen oder Geräten.

A noun referring to protective covering worn on the body, especially in combat, or a protective layer on vehicles or equipment.

unzählbar

1. B1formal

   A protective covering worn on the body to defend against weapons or injury.

   Rüstung

   • The knight wore heavy armor into battle.
   • Medieval armor was made of metal plates.
   • The soldier's armor saved him from the arrow.

   Synonymechain mailharnessmailpanoplyplate

2. B1formal

   A protective layer or covering on vehicles, ships, or equipment.

   Panzerung

   • The tank's armor was designed to withstand explosions.
   • The ship's armor protected it from enemy fire.
   • Modern vehicles use lightweight armor for better mobility.

   Synonymearmor platingcasingplatingprotectionsheathingshielding

3. Figurative protectionB2informal

   Something that provides emotional or psychological protection.

   Schutz

   • She built an armor of sarcasm to hide her vulnerability.
   • His confidence was his armor against criticism.
   • They developed an emotional armor to cope with the trauma.

   Synonymebufferbulwarkdefenseprotectionsafeguardshellshieldwall

• Verb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, etwas mit einer schützenden Hülle oder Panzerung zu versehen, meist zu militärischen oder defensiven Zwecken; auch im übertragenen Sinne für das Absichern oder Verstärken.

A verb used to indicate the act of providing or covering with protective covering, typically for military or defensive purposes.

1. Equip with protective coveringB2formal

   To provide or cover with a protective layer, typically metal or other strong material.

   panzern

   • The knights armored themselves before the battle.
   • The vehicle was armored to withstand explosions.
   • They armored the building's windows against potential attacks.

   Synonymearmor platecladcoverplateprotectreinforcesheatheshield

2. Prepare for defenseB2formal

   To prepare or strengthen oneself against potential threats or difficulties.

   Sich wappnen

   • She armored her heart against further disappointment.
   • The company armored its network against cyber attacks.
   • He armored himself with facts for the debate.

   Synonymebracefortifygirdhardenprepareprotectshieldsteelstrengthen