armour

• Nom désignant une protection défensive, généralement en métal, portée au combat, ou les véhicules blindés d'une unité militaire, ainsi que la couverture protectrice dure de certains animaux ou plantes.

A noun referring to protective covering, typically made of metal, used in combat, or the armored vehicles of a military unit, as well as the tough protective covering of certain animals or plants.

1. Armored military unitB2formalbritish

   A military unit that is equipped with armored fighting vehicles, such as tanks.

   Unité blindée

   • The army deployed its armour to the front line.
   • The general commanded a division of heavy armour.
   • The enemy's armour was destroyed in the battle.

   Synonymescavalry

2. Protective metal coveringB1formalbritish

   A protective covering made of metal, historically used in combat to protect the body.

   Armure

   • The knight wore a suit of shining armour.
   • The museum displayed a collection of medieval armour.
   • His armour was dented from the fierce battle.

   Synonymesarmorchain mailmailpanoplyplate armoursteel

3. Animal or plant protective coveringB2formalbritishscientific

   A tough, more-or-less rigid protective covering of an animal or plant, such as a shell or scales.

   Revêtement protecteur (animal ou végétal)

   • The turtle's armour protects it from predators.
   • The armadillo's armour is made of bony plates.
   • Some plants have a natural armour of thorns.

   Synonymesarmorcarapacecoveringprotective coveringshell

4. Equip with armorB2formalbritish

   To provide or equip someone or something with protective armor.

   Blinder

   • The soldiers were armoured for the dangerous mission.
   • They armoured the vehicle with reinforced steel plates.
   • The ship was armoured against enemy fire.

   Synonymescladharnessmailplatesheathe