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body armor

noun as in coat of mail

noun as in plate armor

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Authorities said that McGuire was also wearing body armor at the time of his arrest.

The Sheriff’s Department released one image of a black grenade on the sidewalk and another of a bomb squad member wearing body armor kneeling next to a tree where the gardener discovered the grenades.

Authorities said at least six were Guatemalans, and images posted on social media — apparently by the attackers — showed bloodied corpses in fatigues and body armor amid discarded rifles.

In response to another person, Quaglin wrote, “Oh, it’s happening. I’m bringing gas masks, body armor and other things.”

He pleaded guilty to attempted assault and being a felon in possession of body armor and was sentenced to just over three years in prison.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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