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body armour

British  

noun

  1. protective covering used to prevent injury to the body

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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

From BBC Jul. 22, 2026

Known as the "lord of darkness", Owens' collection also included some innovative materials including an Italian fabric usually reserved for body armour, and sequinned boots.

From BBC Mar. 10, 2026

He appeared by video link from HMP Belmarsh flanked by five prison officers dressed in riot masks and protective body armour.

From BBC Oct. 17, 2025

Abedi earlier appeared in Woolwich Crown Court via video link from HMP Belmarsh flanked by five prison officers dressed in riot masks and protective body armour.

From BBC Sep. 26, 2025

The hoplites, who formed the main army, wore helmet, body armour, greaves and shield, and fought with pike and sword.

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

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