NOUN: "covering (as of metal) used in combat" Crossword Clue

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NOUN: "covering (as of metal) used in combat" Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. tough more-or-less rigid protective covering of an animal or plant
2. protective covering made of metal and used in combat
(verb)
1. equip with armor

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

COMBAT (noun)
1. an engagement fought between two military forces
2. the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
COMBAT (verb)
1. battle or contend against in or as if in a battle
COVERING (noun)
1. the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it
2. the work of applying something

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