armour plate

Noun

Meaning

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

Source: WordNet

Alternative names

armour-plate

Synonyms

armor plate armor plate armour nosepiece armor plate armor plating

Hypernyms

scale plate shell

Hyponyms

beaver cannon aegis brassard helmet breastplate

Examples

Diving clubs still visit the site, where armour plate and live 12-inch (305-millimetre) shells remain on the seabed. Source: Internet

Vickers produced their first armour plate in 1888 and their first artillery piece in 1890. Source: Internet

With these acquisitions, Vickers could now produce a complete selection of products, from ships and marine fittings to armour plate and a whole suite of ordnance. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

armour body armour of the knight armour piece armour plating armour thyroid armour vest