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body armour

British

noun

protective covering used to prevent injury to the body

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It's hard going at first - the altitude and our body armour making it difficult to breath.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

Abedi earlier appeared in Woolwich Crown Court via video link from HMP Belmarsh flanked by five prison officers dressed in riot masks and protective body armour.

From BBC • Sep. 26, 2025

The MoJ said protective body armour is used in segregation units and specialist areas for situations that are deemed as high risk.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2025

But the BBC compared his body armour, riot shield and headgear with that of every police officer at the scene.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2025

But he was not then prepared to enter battle, as many of his men had come ashore without their body armour and shields, deeming these too heavy to carry in sunny weather.

From Olaf the Glorious A Story of the Viking Age by Leighton, Robert

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