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 off-ball movement and sharp shooting from deep will stretch defenses and create room for Giannis and Dame to operate.
    Brian Sampson, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • With defenses heavily focused on those two superstars, Prince will be positioned to take advantage of the open looks generated from their gravity.
    Brian Sampson, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of defenses
Noun
  • Depending on your location, there may be legal protections against eviction for those who are unemployed.
    True Tamplin, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Several updates highlight the growing focus on criminal history reform, pay transparency, and marijuana legalization, while emerging regulations on artificial intelligence (AI) in hiring practices and privacy protections are also gaining traction.
    Alonzo Martinez, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of protections
Verb
  • The comet is thought to have originated in the Oort Cloud — a distant, spherical region of icy bodies that surrounds the solar system.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2024
  • Downtown Marbella The heart of modern Marbella surrounds bustling Avenida Ricardo Soriano.
    Devorah Lev-Tov, Travel + Leisure, 1 Oct. 2024
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