armor plate

American  

Or armor plating

noun

1. a plate or plating of specially hardened steel used to cover warships, tanks, aircraft, fortifications, etc., to protect them from enemy fire.

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Other Word Forms

• armorplated adjective

Etymology

Origin of armor plate

First recorded in 1860–65

Example Sentences

Clarity pays off when examining the overbearing robot law enforcers on Earth with their scuffed olive-green metal armor plates as they look like beefier versions of Trade Federation droids.

From Washington Times

In some tests, this wood material has stopped bullets, making it viable for creating bullet-resistant armor plates.

From Seattle Times

“One of the advantages that Coatesville has is the fact that it makes armor plate, which is utilized by the military. It’s a substantial part of the business model there,” said Paul.

From The Guardian

Besides taking a star turn in buildings and vehicles, the substance could even be used to make bullet-resistant armor plates.

From Scientific American

One fist is made of soft foam while the other has soft foam as well as an plastic armor plate with a speaker that unleashes motion-sensing sound effects.

From Washington Times