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Synonyms of armor

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Another word for armor is chitin. Other synonyms of armor are carapace, horn, armor plate, armour plate and cavalry.

Synonyms and similar words for armor

nounA natural form of this kind of protection on an animal's body.

  • carapace
  • chitinA complex polysaccharide, a polymer of N-acetylglucosamine, found in the exoskeletons of arthropods and in the cell...
  • horn

nounA metal plate, protecting a ship, military vehicle, or aircraft.

nounA military formation consisting primarily of tanks or other armoured fighting vehicles...

  • cavalry
  • mechanized
  • body armour
  • body armorArmor for one's person (the human body), as contrasted with armor for vehicles; especially, modern protective clothing...
  • mail
  • chain mailA flexible defensive armor, made of a mesh of interlinked metal rings.
  • platePlate armor.
  • suit of armourA collection of garments, usually made of metal, worn over the body for protection in battle from weapons.
  • suit of armorA collection of garments, usually made of metal, worn over the body for protection in battle from weapons.

Meaning of armor

  1. noun A protective layer over a body, vehicle, or other object intended to deflect or diffuse damaging forces.
  2. noun A natural form of this kind of protection on an animal's body.
  3. noun A metal plate, protecting a ship, military vehicle, or aircraft.

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Questions about synonyms of armor

What is another word for armor?
Armor has 14 synonyms on Word.ws, such as chitin, carapace, horn, armor plate, armour plate, cavalry, mechanized and body armour.
What does armor mean?
Armor means a protective layer over a body, vehicle, or other object intended to deflect or diffuse damaging forces.

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