body armour

British  

noun

1. protective covering used to prevent injury to the body

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Example Sentences

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.

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

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The image of the princess walking through a minefield, in a visor and body armour, had brought worldwide attention to the danger caused by mines left behind after wars had ended.

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"Let's go in," said one of the gendarmes, pulling off his body armour, and taking out a small knife.

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"I didn't even realise what it was at first — I thought I was just short of breath under my body armour," he says.

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