armor

/ˈɑː.mə/noun
Elementary
1

A protective layer over a body, vehicle, or other object intended to deflect or diffuse damaging forces.

2

A natural form of this kind of protection on an animal's body.

3

A metal plate, protecting a ship, military vehicle, or aircraft.

4

A tank, or other heavy mobile assault vehicle.

5

A military formation consisting primarily of tanks or other armoured fighting vehicles, collectively.

6

The naturally occurring surface of pebbles, rocks or boulders that line the bed of a waterway or beach and provide protection against erosion.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing