body armor

Noun

Meaning

armor that protects the wearer's whole body

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

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Hypernyms

armour armor

Hyponyms

mail cuirass bulletproof vest corselet corslet chain mail

Examples

Common sense should tell us that there is no reason for civilians to have access to easily concealable handguns with the capability to shoot through body armor. Carl Levin

The military's own report says that one-third of deaths and casualties could have been avoided if proper body armor and vehicle armor had been provided from the start of the war. John Olver

Earlier, videos showed motorcycle-mounted security forces in green camouflage and anti-riot body armor stationed on Tehran’s central Valiasr Square. Source: Internet

His tomb contained body armor and folding stools appropriate for military campaigns. Source: Internet

The so-called has Russian engineers developing more than forty new items for ground forces, including new firearms, weapon optics, body armor, communication and navigation devices, and even tents. Source: Internet

Such clothing range from exotic stylized bathing suits to extreme costuming including body armor and sci-fi fantasy suits. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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