Armor vs. Fauld — What's the Difference?

A defensive covering, as of metal, leather, or synthetic materials, worn to protect the body against weapons.

(historical) A piece of armor worn below a breastplate to protect the waist and hips.

A tough, protective covering, such as the bony scales covering certain animals or the metallic plates on tanks or warships.

The arch over the dam of a blast furnace; the tymp arch.

A safeguard or protection

The arch over the dam of a blast furnace; the tymp arch.

The combat arm that deploys armored vehicles, such as tanks.

A piece of armor plate below the breastplate

The armored vehicles of an army.

To cover with armor.

(uncountable) A protective layer over a body, vehicle, or other object intended to deflect or diffuse damaging forces.

(uncountable) A natural form of this kind of protection on an animal's body.

(uncountable) Metal plate, protecting a ship, military vehicle, or aircraft.

(countable) A tank, or other heavy mobile assault vehicle.

A military formation consisting primarily of tanks or other armoured fighting vehicles, collectively.

The naturally occurring surface of pebbles, rocks or boulders that line the bed of a waterway or beach and provide protection against erosion.

(transitive) To equip something with armor or a protective coating or hardening.

(transitive) To provide something with an analogous form of protection.

Defensive arms for the body; any clothing or covering worn to protect one's person in battle.

Steel or iron covering, whether of ships or forts, protecting them from the fire of artillery.

Protective covering made of metal and used in combat

A military unit consisting of armored fighting vehicles

Tough more-or-less rigid protective covering of an animal or plant

Equip with armor