Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the phrase
Plate Armor.
Plate Armor - as a noun
Specially hardened steel plate used to protect fortifications or vehicles from enemy fire
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
armor platearmor platingarmour plateplate armourHypernyms (Closely Related)
platescaleshellHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A historical type of personal armor made from iron or steel plates, which superseded mail during the 14th century.
Example: "The increasing power and availability of firearms and the nature of large, state-supported infantry led to more portions of plate armour being cast off in favour of cheaper, more mobile troops."
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
plate armourHypernyms (Closely Related)
body armorbody armourcataphractcoat of mailsuit of armorsuit of armourHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The soldier donned his plate armor before heading into battle."
"The museum displayed a collection of medieval plate armor."
"She polished her plate armor until it gleamed in the sunlight."
"The blacksmith specialized in crafting custom plate armor."
"The weight of the plate armor made it difficult to move quickly."
