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Armor Plate (Noun)

Meaning

Specially hardened steel plate used to protect fortifications or vehicles from enemy fire.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

  • The tank's armor plate was designed to withstand high-velocity rifle rounds and even some anti-tank missiles.
  • The engineers carefully fitted the armor plate around the windows and doors of the fortified bunker to provide maximum protection.
  • During World War II, armor plate was in short supply, leading to some military vehicles being built with thinner, less effective alternatives.
  • The Bradley fighting vehicle's armor plate is designed to provide all-around protection against small arms fire and shrapnel.
  • The reinforced doors of the safe room were lined with armor plate to prevent penetration by bullets or shrapnel.

Synonyms

  • Plate Armour
  • Armor Plating
  • Plate Armor
  • Armour Plate

Hypernyms

  • Shell
  • Scale

Hyponyms

  • Palette
  • Vizor
  • Aegis
  • Frontstall
  • Front-stall
  • Tasse
  • Chamfron
  • Testiere
  • Egis
  • Sabaton
  • Jambeau
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