bulletproof vest

• Vêtement de protection porté sur le torse, conçu pour absorber ou dévier les balles et autres projectiles, généralement utilisé par les militaires et les forces de l'ordre.

A protective garment worn over the torso, designed to absorb or deflect bullets and other projectiles, commonly used by military and law enforcement personnel.

1. Protective clothingB2formal

   A piece of body armor designed to absorb the impact of bullets and shrapnel, protecting the wearer's torso.

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   • Police officers are required to wear a bulletproof vest on duty.
   • The soldier's bulletproof vest saved his life during the ambush.
   • Modern bulletproof vests are made from lightweight materials like Kevlar.