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

A new style in projectiles, the latest fabric of armor plate, the mode in airships—these things, too, come and go, cost fortunes, and are soon mere junk.

From What Will People Say? A novel by Hughes, Rupert