blindage

Definitions of blindage
  1. noun
    a metal sheathing of uniform thickness (such as the shield attached to an artillery piece to protect the gunners)
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    fer à cheval
    U-shaped plate nailed to underside of horse's hoof
    artillerie, bouche à feu, canon
    (Middle Ages) a cylindrical piece of armor plate to protect the arm
    type of:
    bouclier
    a protective covering or structure
  2. noun
    specially hardened steel plate used to protect fortifications or vehicles from enemy fire
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    types:
    artillerie, bouche à feu, canon
    (Middle Ages) a cylindrical piece of armor plate to protect the arm
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