battle gear
Warrior's fighting outfit
Battle gear is clothing, armor, and equipment worn for combat.
The term appears in military contexts but also in gaming and fantasy settings, where characters equip battle gear before facing enemies.
Figuratively, it describes preparing intensively for any challenging situation: She put on her battle gear for the board meeting.
- suit of armorArticulated metal body covering
- gauntletsProtective hand and wrist armor
- helmetProtective head covering
- swordHilted fighting blade
- shieldHandheld defensive armor
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- medieval arttapestry, ivory carvings, Book of Kells, fresco, Lindisfarne Gospels
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Ordinary daily attire
plainclothes · casual wear · sleepwear · pajamas · nightclothes
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Elegant occasion clothing
evening wear · dress clothes · business attire · ceremonial dress · Sunday best
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Non-uniform attire
street clothes · plain clothes · mufti · everyday wear · business suit