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bulletproof vest

1 of 1noun
/ˈbʊlɪtpruf vɛst/
Forms:bulletproof vests
1

a piece of protective clothing worn to shield against bullets and keep the wearer safe from injury

B2
  • The police officer wore a bulletproof vest to protect himself while on duty.
  • Soldiers in combat zones often rely on bulletproof vests to increase their chances of survival.
  • The detective felt safer investigating dangerous cases knowing he had a bulletproof vest.
  • The security guard's bulletproof vest stopped a bullet from penetrating his chest during a robbery.
  • The SWAT team members donned their bulletproof vests before entering the building to apprehend the suspect.