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armor

Pronunciation: [ˈɑːrmər]

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Learn how to use armor in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “military”

(noun) armor is special clothing or equipment that protects a person from getting hurt, especially in battles. Imagine a knight wearing shiny metal to stay safe in a fight.

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The knight wore strong armor to protect himself during the battle.

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Without armor, the soldier felt very exposed and worried during the fight.

Example

What kind of armor did the heroes wear in the movie?

Context: “figurative protection”

(noun) armor can also mean something that helps protect you emotionally or mentally. It’s like when you have strong feelings that help shield you from feeling sad or hurt.

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She built her emotional armor over the years to deal with tough situations.

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Without her armor, she felt vulnerable and easily upset by mean words.

Example

How can we create emotional armor for ourselves?

Context: “protection”

(verb) to armor means to equip someone or something with protective gear or support. It’s like putting on armor or making sure someone is safe.

Example

The team decided to armor their vehicles before going on the dangerous mission.

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They forgot to armor the supplies, and they were damaged during the trip.

Example

How can we best armor our friends when they feel sad?

How to pronounce armor

Pronunciation: [ˈɑːrmər]

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