armor plate

American  

Or armor plating

noun

1. a plate or plating of specially hardened steel used to cover warships, tanks, aircraft, fortifications, etc., to protect them from enemy fire.

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Other Word Forms

• armorplated
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of armor plate

First recorded in 1860–65

Example Sentences

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armor plate

Army technical manual notes that the M21 can penetrate a three-inch armor plate at a distance of 21 inches.

From New York Times ● Apr. 21, 2023

Then there was her dissent collar — a black Banana Republic bib necklace studded vertically with crystals that looked as solid as an armor plate.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2020

“One of the advantages that Coatesville has is the fact that it makes armor plate, which is utilized by the military. It’s a substantial part of the business model there,” said Paul.

From The Guardian ● Jun. 9, 2018

In September MSF met with Carl Loeb, a member of the Loeb family from New York, about the lack of coordination between the manufacturers of armor plate.

From Forbes ● Jul. 30, 2014

He perceived that the tower was protected by armor plate and was so constructed that one might fire upon others with practically no danger of being hit himself.

From The Hindered Hand or, The Reign of the Repressionist by Bell, Robert E.