body armour
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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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
It's hard going at first - the altitude and our body armour making it difficult to breath.
From BBC ● Mar. 13, 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
So presently they started, carrying their weapons, but wearing no mail because of the intense heat, although Dick reminded his master how they had been told that they should not venture forth without body armour.
From Red Eve by Haggard, Henry Rider
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