bulletproof vest
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3.5
- noun
- /ˈbʊlɪtpruːf vɛst/
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- The police officer's bulletproof vest protected him during the dangerous situation.
- wear a bulletproof vest
- bulletproof vest saved
- police with bulletproof vests
I had a helmet and a bulletproof vest for some of it.
- I had a helmet and a bulletproof vest for some of it.
- They sent helmets, boots and bulletproof vests.
- So, you know, I wore a bulletproof vest for that one.
- She's so scared she she got herself a bulletproof vest.
Examples
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How did you know I was wearing a bulletproof vest?
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- Then why am I wearing a bulletproof vest?
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- Maybe he was wearing a bulletproof vest.
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Especially when you carry a gun and you got a bulletproof vest.
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It's called a bulletproof vest.
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A gentleman with guns and a bulletproof vest.
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I had a helmet and a bulletproof vest for some of it.
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A bulletproof vest is a better investment than a crib.
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It's a bulletproof vest.
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Fearful of sniper fire, many of us slip on bulletproof vests.
Academic text (2004)
Synonyms
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4.1
Clothing made of strong material that protects the body from bullets and blows
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5.5
A bulletproof vest made from strong man-made fibers for personal protection
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3.9
Clothing that keeps your body safe from injury or dangerous chemicals
How Protective
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3.5
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3.0
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning is directly compositional: 'bulletproof' (resisting bullets) modifies 'vest' (a sleeveless garment), so a learner who knows both words can infer a garment that protects against bullets. This adjective+noun combination is a straightforward, cross-linguistically common pattern, making the phrase immediately understandable to a B1 learner.
Etymology
Bulletproof vest is a literal name: bullet and proof mean 'not letting bullets through'. That's why a bulletproof vest is a piece of clothing you wear to stop or reduce bullet damage and protect the person wearing it.