plate armor

plate ar·mor

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pleyt ahr-mer]
- /pleɪt ˈɑr mər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pleyt ahr-mer]
- /pleɪt ˈɑr mər/

Definitions of plate armor words

noun plate armor armor made of thin, flat, shaped pieces of wrought iron or steel. 1
noun plate armor any armor composed of, or having as an exterior surface, tough, stiff, flat pieces, large or small, of various materials, as iron, steel, or horn. 1
noun plate armor reinforced steel covering 1

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Origin of plate armor

First appearance:

before 1795

One of the 43% newest English words

First recorded in 1795-1805

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Parts of speech for Plate armor

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plate armor popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 53% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for plate armor

noun plate armor

armor plate — a protective covering of specially hardened steel plates, as on a tank

Just one Synonym for plate armor