armor

Definitions

Protective covering, typically made of metal or other resistant materials, worn by combatants to protect the body in battle.

The protective outer layer or shell of certain animals, such as armadillos or turtles.

A figurative quality or attitude that serves to protect a person from emotional or psychological harm.

Examples

The knight polished his suit of armor until it shone in the sunlight.

The crab uses its hard shell as natural armor to protect itself from predators.

Synonyms

protective covering shielding mail plating defensive gear panoply harness

Antonyms

vulnerability exposure weakness defenselessness openness nakedness