body armor

/ˌbɑdi ˌɑrmər/

Other forms: body armors

Definitions of body armor

1. noun

   armor that protects the wearer's whole body
   synonyms: body armour, cataphract, coat of mail, suit of armor, suit of armour

   types:

   bulletproof vest

   a vest capable of resisting the impact of a bullet

   chain armor, chain armour, chain mail, mail, ring armor, ring armour, ring mail

   (Middle Ages) flexible armor made of interlinked metal rings

   corselet, corslet

   a piece of body armor for the trunk; usually consists of a breastplate and back piece

   cuirass

   medieval body armor that covers the chest and back

   brigandine

   a medieval coat of chain mail consisting of metal rings sewn onto leather or cloth

   habergeon

   (Middle Ages) a light sleeveless coat of chain mail worn under the hauberk

   byrnie, hauberk

   a long (usually sleeveless) tunic of chain mail formerly worn as defensive armor

   gusset, voider

   a piece of chain mail covering a place unprotected by armor plate

   type of:

   armor, armour

   protective covering made of metal and used in combat