armor; armored shell
Meanings
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ancient armor made of linked iron plates; mail armor
Refers to historical body armor constructed from overlapping iron scales or plates linked together with leather cords or metal rings. Common in ancient Chinese and medieval warfare.
The warriors charged into battle wearing iron armor.
The museum displays a suit of Ming Dynasty iron armor.
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This armor was made by linking over a thousand iron plates together, making it quite heavy.
noun
armored outer shell; armor plating (of vehicle or ship)
technicalModern technical term referring to protective steel plating on military vehicles, tanks, warships, and other armored vehicles. Also used in compounds like 铁甲车 (armored vehicle) and 铁甲舰 (ironclad warship).
This is an armored vehicle that can withstand gunfire.
The warship is covered with thick armor plating on the outside.
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The tank's armor is extremely strong; ordinary shells cannot penetrate it.