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Armor [entity]
An Asset, the safety of which is desirable, is protected from damage by a covering, the Armor. The Armor covers part or all of the Asset and is designed to absorb force from an oncoming Danger.
They were wearing nothing but primitive wooden|mat [armor|target].
An extra level of safety is provided by the soldiers' ballistic [armor|target].
They were wearing nothing but primitive wooden|mat [armor|target].
An extra level of safety is provided by the soldiers' ballistic [armor|target].
Properties
- ID
- #2602
- Entry
- frm_armor
- Namespace
- Entity
- FrameNet version
- Armor (fn_1.7_2023)
- Domains
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- Types
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- Ontological type
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- English name
- Armor
Core Frame Elements (3)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
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| Armor |
The Armor prevents the Asset from coming to harm.
Metal [armor|arm|target] was so heavy that sometimes knights found it difficult to move. |
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| Asset |
Something desirable which might be lost or damaged and which is protected by Armor.
Our company's tank armor provides an unprecedented about of protection. The bullet was stopped by her bullet-proof vest. |
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| Danger |
An object or situation that could damage the Asset.
The anti-mine armor being developed by the army is still months from completion. |
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Peripheral Frame Elements (2)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Material |
The Material which the Armor is primarily made of. It is now common for officers to wear kevlar|mat bullet-proof vests.
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| Subregion |
The place on the Asset covered by the Armor.
Tanks will now be fitted with underbelly|sub armor to protect against roadside bombs. This style of chest|sub armor was used in Japan during the 11th century. |
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Extra-thematic Frame Elements (3)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree |
The degree to which the Armor protects the Asset, e.g., how resilient it is.
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| Descriptor |
A description or characteristic of the Armor.
The rusted|des mail provided little protection against his foe's broadsword. |
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| Type |
A description of the subtype of Armor.
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Frame-Frame Relations (1)
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Lexical Units (6)
| LU | Type | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| armor.n | — | FN: a solid layer of protection against attacks. |
| bulletproof vest.n | — | FN: armor that covers the torso and back, providing protection against bullets and other projectiles. |
| flak jacket.n | — | FN: a bullet-proof jacket. |
| greaves.n | — | FN: armor for the shins. |
| mail.n | — | FN: armor composed of interlinked rings. |
| plate.n | — | FN: plate armor. |
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