Looking for the meaning of the word ARMOUR in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of ARMOUR with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Armour
Speech Type: Noun
Middle English: from Old French armure, from Latin armatura, from armare ‘to arm’ (see arm)
ˈɑːmə
the metal coverings formerly worn to protect the body in battle
Short Definition:metal covering worn in battle
Examples:- knights in armour
- a suit of armour
the tough metal layer covering a military vehicle or ship to defend it from attack.
Short Definition:metal layer covering military vehicle
the protective layer or shell of some animals and plants.
Short Definition:protective layer of animal or plant
a person's emotional, social, or other defences
Short Definition:person's defences
Examples:- his armour of self-confidence
- armor
Word: Armour
Speech Type: Verb
ˈɑːmə
provide (someone) with emotional, social, or other defences
Short Definition:provide with defences
Examples:- the knowledge armoured him against her
- armor
In Word Games
Scramble Word Scores
Words with Friends
✅ Available
Score: 10
SOWPODS
✅ Available
Score: 8
OTCWL
✅ Available
Score: 8
