Body armor
Body armor noun - Armor that protects the wearer's whole body.
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Protection and body armor are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Protection" instead a noun phrase "Body armor".
Protection
Protection noun - Means or method of defending.
Body armor and protection are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Body armor" instead a noun "Protection".
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Matthew Reilly usually Averts this trope by having most characters wear body armor that don't provide complete protection (bullets mostly go through it).
Source: Bullet Proof Vest -
Body Armor as Hit Points: The Medic has this, as he gets 100% protection from damage to his health when he has a kevlar vest, in addition to taking less armor damage overall.
Source: Video Game / Killing Floor -
Armor Is Useless: Energy shields are useless against slow-moving objects (such as melee weapons), and modern body armor offers little protection against the most advanced small arms.
Source: Literature / Ad Astra Per Aspera
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