body armor en · NOUN
Meanings
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(uncountable) Armor for one's person (the human body), as contrasted with armor for vehicles; especially, modern protective clothing (of kevlar and other advanced materials), as contrasted with a medieval metal suit of armor.
Near-synonym: suit of armor (often coordinate)
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| body armour | alternative | lexicographic |
Hypernyms
personal protective equipment · PPE
Synonyms
suit of armor[Appendix:Glossary
Translations (1)
es armadura corporal / corpórea (Translations)