"armor-piercing" meaning in English

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Adjective

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  1. (military, American spelling, of a device [usually a munition]) Intended to pierce armor. Wikipedia link: armor piercing Tags: US Categories (topical): Military Synonyms: AP [abbreviation], armor piercing, armour-piercing, armour piercing
    Sense id: en-armor-piercing-en-adj-To3d1yar Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: government, military, politics, war

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