Armored
/ˈɑːrmərd/
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Definitions
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Covered or protected with armor.
/ˈɑːrmərd/
adjectiveneutralBeginner
General
Protected with armor.
The armored car transported valuable goods.
💡 Simply: Protected by a strong covering.
More Examples
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He wore an armored vest under his shirt.
How It's Used
Military
"The armored vehicle withstood the attack."
Fantasy Literature
"The armored knight charged into battle."
From Middle English *armored*, from Old French *armorer*, from *arme* "weapon, armor".
The term 'armored' has been used in relation to warfare since the introduction of armor.
Memory tip
Imagine a knight covered in armor, completely protected.
Word Origin
LanguageOld French
Original meaning
"to arm or equip with armor"
armored cararmored personnel carrierheavily armored
Common misspellings
armordarmoured
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