body armor

• Vêtement ou équipement protecteur porté sur le torse pour absorber ou dévier les attaques physiques, notamment les balles, les éclats ou les armes blanches, utilisé par les militaires, les policiers ou les agents de sécurité.

Protective clothing designed to absorb or deflect physical attacks, typically worn by military personnel, police officers, or security guards to protect the torso from bullets, shrapnel, or stabbing weapons.

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   A type of protective clothing designed to absorb or deflect physical attacks, such as bullets, shrapnel, or sharp objects.

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   • Police officers wear body armor for protection during dangerous operations.
   • The soldier's body armor stopped the bullet.
   • Modern body armor is made from lightweight materials like Kevlar.