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body armour

British

noun

protective covering used to prevent injury to the body

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The paragliders, which have a range of up to 200 miles, can carry body armour, night vision equipment and weapon mounts.

From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026

Inna Lytvynenko always puts on her bright orange body armour when she's out on an emergency call.

From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026

Yet the platform sold a variety of military-related goods such as body armour until recently, alongside items with both civilian and drone-production applications.

From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026

Called the Virtus Scalable Tactical Vest, the body armour system has adjustable straps and smaller flat plates.

From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026

Defensive armour consists of body armour, protections for the head and the limbs, and various types of shield.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 6 "Armour Plates" to "Arundel, Earls of" by Various

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