Definitions
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
- n. Strong metal plates for protecting war vessels, fortifications, and the like.
from The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
- n. Defensive armor consisting of plates of metal.
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- n. specially hardened steel plate used to protect fortifications or vehicles from enemy fire
Etymologies
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Examples
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He hoped some of that impression was due to the plumed and visored helmets and the plate armor rather than ring mail which they wore.
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Logan came to her, rounding the corner to see the undeniable proof—a dwarven skeleton in chain and plate armor lying on a pile of rubble.
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