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1.nounA protective layer over a body, vehicle, or other object intended to deflect or diffuse damaging forces.
2.nounA natural form of this kind of protection on an animal's body.
3.nounMetal plate, protecting a ship, military vehicle, or aircraft.
4.nounA tank, or other heavy mobile assault vehicle.
5.nounA military formation consisting primarily of tanks or other armoured fighting vehicles, collectively.
6.nounThe naturally occurring surface of pebbles, rocks or boulders that line the bed of a waterway or beach and provide protection against erosion.
7.verbTo equip something with armor or a protective coating or hardening.
8.verbTo provide something with an analogous form of protection.