armour plate

• Placa metálica protectora, generalmente de acero, usada para reforzar vehículos, barcos o estructuras contra daños o ataques.

A protective metal covering, typically made of steel, used to reinforce vehicles, ships, or structures against damage or attack.

1. Protective metal coveringC1formal

   A thick, hard metal sheet used to protect vehicles, ships, or buildings from damage or attack.

   plancha de blindaje

   • The tank was fitted with heavy armour plate to withstand enemy fire.
   • The warship's hull was reinforced with steel armour plate.
   • Armour plate is often used in the construction of military vehicles.