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armour vs body armour

body armour vs armour

armour and body armour both are nouns.

armour is a verb but body armour is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
armour Yes No Yes No
body armour Yes No No No
As nouns, body armour is a hyponym of armour; that is, body armour is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than armour:
  • armour: protective covering made of metal and used in combat
  • body armour: armor that protects the wearer's whole body
armour (noun) body armour (noun)
tough more-or-less rigid protective covering of an animal or plant armor that protects the wearer's whole body
protective covering made of metal and used in combat
a military unit consisting of armored fighting vehicles
armour (verb) body armour (verb)
equip with armor
Difference between armour and body armour

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