armor plating

• Eine schützende Schicht aus hartem Material, meist Metall oder Keramik, die auf Fahrzeuge, Bauwerke oder Ausrüstung aufgebracht wird, um vor Geschossen, Explosionen oder physischer Einwirkung zu schützen.

A protective layer of hard material, typically metal or ceramic, applied to vehicles, structures, or equipment to defend against projectiles, explosions, or physical impact.

1. Protective metal coveringB2formal

   A layer of strong metal or composite material applied to vehicles, ships, or structures to protect against attacks or impacts.

   Panzerung

   • The tank's armor plating was designed to withstand heavy artillery fire.
   • Engineers added extra armor plating to the military vehicle.
   • The ship's hull was reinforced with steel armor plating.

2. Protective layer on equipmentB2formal

   A hard, protective outer layer used on industrial or personal equipment to prevent damage.

   Panzerplatte

   • The robot's armor plating protected its internal circuits from debris.
   • The safe had thick armor plating to prevent drilling.
   • The diving suit included armor plating for deep-sea exploration.