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body armour

British

noun

protective covering used to prevent injury to the body

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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

Both Héctor and Julio were wearing body armour, 14kg of Kevlar and armour plate.

From BBC • Feb. 25, 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

"We're already rolling out protective body armour and by trialling Tasers we're making sure staff have the tools they need to keep themselves safe."

From BBC • Jul. 27, 2025

While arrows were flying thick, as they do fly in the Iliad, men would not reject body-covering shields for small bucklers while they were still wholly destitute of body armour.

From Homer and His Age by Lang, Andrew

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