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armorer
This term describes a specialized technician or craftsman. In a historical context, it refers to the artisans of the Middle Ages and Renaissance who crafted bespoke suits of plate armor, blending metallurgy with artistic design to protect nobility in battle.
In modern military and cinematic contexts, the role has shifted toward the maintenance of firearms. A company armorer ensures that weapons are functioning safely and correctly, while a film armorer manages the legalities and safety of prop weapons on a set. The term carries a connotation of technical precision and strict adherence to safety protocols.
Meanings
Examples
The royal armorer spent months crafting a suit of gold-plated armor for the coronation.
I need to take my rifle to the unit armorer to get the trigger assembly adjusted.
The village armorer is the only person who knows how to repair these ancient shields.
Ask the armorer if he has any spare parts for the M4 carbines.
He worked as a master armorer during the Middle Ages specializing in chainmail.
Where is the armorer? My sword has a notch in the blade that needs fixing.
The company armorer meticulously inspected every weapon before the deployment.
The company armorer meticulously inspected every weapon before the deployment.
A skilled armorer can tell the quality of steel just by the sound it makes when struck.
The armorer forged a breastplate that was both lightweight and nearly impenetrable.
The armorer forged a breastplate that was both lightweight and nearly impenetrable.