armor plating

Noun

Meaning

specially hardened steel plate used to protect fortifications or vehicles from enemy fire

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

self-defense breastplate greaves plate armor plate armour armor plate armour plate

Hypernyms

scale plate shell

Hyponyms

beaver cannon aegis brassard helmet breastplate

Examples

In the 1970s, the Pentagon reported that the Soviet military had developed armor plating for Warsaw Pact tanks that NATO ammunition could not penetrate. Source: Internet

This mod came about due to the "broken rib" effect that occurred when the Sheridan fired conventional rounds; the recoil would pitch the commander against the armor plating, resulting in cracked ribs. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

armor maker armor piece armor plate armor regiment armor-bearer armor-clad