<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>A covering worn as a defense against weapons.</li><li>A suit of armor.</li><li>A metallic sheathing or protective covering, especially metal plates, used on warships, armored vehicles, airplanes, and fortifications.</li><li>Mechanized units of military forces, as armored divisions.</li><li>Also called armament.</li><li>Any protective covering, as on certain animals, insects, or plants.</li><li>Any quality, characteristic, situation, or thing that serves as protection: A chilling courtesy was his only armor.</li><li>The outer, protective wrapping of metal, usually fine, braided steel wires, on a cable.</li></ul><p><strong>Verb (used with object)</strong></p><ul><li>To cover or equip with armor or armor plate.</li></ul>