hardsuit

English

Etymology

hard +‎ suit

Noun

hardsuit (plural hardsuits)

  1. (science fiction) A powered exoskeleton.
    Synonym: power suit
    • 2008, BioWare, Mass Effect, Redwood City: Electronic Arts, →ISBN, →OCLC, PC, scene: Body Armor Codex entry:
      Armored hard-suits are sealable to protect the wearer from extremes of temperature and atmosphere. Standard equipment includes an onboard mini-frame and a communications, navigation, and sensing suite.
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