armor
UK: ˈɑːmə | US: ˈɑːrmər
n. protective covering worn in battle
n. metal plating for vehicles or ships
vt. to equip with protective covering
armor = arm<weapon/limb> + or<noun suffix denoting agent or tool>
- arm: From Latin arma (weapons, tools), later associated with limbs (e.g., "arm" of the body).
- or: A suffix indicating function or association (e.g., "protector").
Etymology Origin:
The word traces back to Latin armatura (equipment, armor), derived from arma (weapons). Over time, it narrowed to mean protective gear for combat. The dual association with limbs ("arms") and weaponry reflects the interplay between body protection and offensive tools in medieval warfare.
Knights wore heavy armor for protection in battle.
The tank's armor deflected the enemy's bullets.
Modern soldiers armor themselves with advanced materials.
The ship's armor plating was tested against torpedoes.
In fantasy games, armor often grants defensive bonuses.