armors 1 of 2

noun

Definition of armorsnext
plural of armor
1
as in ammunitions
means or method of defending the skunk's primary armor is the foul-smelling fluid that it can eject

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2
as in sheaths
something that encloses another thing especially to protect it the crab's armor makes it difficult prey for some smaller predators

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armors

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of armor
as in encysts

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  1. defenses
  2. protections
  3. surrounds
Noun
  • His first two title defenses were a decision win and knockout of then-UFC featherweight champ Alexander Volkanovski.
    Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • This is where safe browsing and malware defenses are now heading, making use of new device AI processing.
    Zak Doffman, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of defenses
Noun
  • An ideal framework for Los Angeles would be baking some protections to both firsts and shipping out the expiring contracts of point guard D'Angelo Russell, center/power forward Christian Wood, and guard Jalen Hood-Schifino, plus the deal of defense-first reserve point guard Gabe Vincent.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The Animation Guild has ratified its contract with the major studios, despite concerns from some about protections against artificial intelligence.
    Gene Maddaus, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of protections
Verb
  • Sinner currently has a higher floor and is far less prone to playing a few listless sets in a row; uncertainty of a different kind surrounds him because of the potential for a doping ban of up to two years.
    Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Jetlag plays strange games in Tokyo, especially when a neon maze of izakayas, shopping centers, and 24-hour everything surrounds you.
    Paul Jebara, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2024
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