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specially hardened steel plate used to protect fortifications or vehicles from enemy fire

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  1. n. specially hardened steel plate used to protect fortifications or vehicles from enemy fire
  2. n. a historical type of personal armor made from iron or steel plates, which superseded mail during the 14th century.