Meanings
nounplate armor (countable and uncountable, plural plate armors)
plural plate armors
- countableuncountableAmerican standard spelling of plate armour.
Synonyms & antonyms
nounspecially hardened steel plate used to protect fortifications or vehicles from enemy fire
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nouna historical type of personal armor made from iron or steel plates, which superseded mail during the 14th century.
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plate armor. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/plate%20armor
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“plate armor.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/plate%20armor. Accessed November 4, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “plate armor,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/plate%20armor.
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