armoured Definition
- 1protected by armor or armor plates
- 2having a protective covering
Using armoured: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "armoured" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The soldiers were wearing armoured vests.
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The vehicle was heavily armoured to protect against enemy fire.
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The building had an armoured door to prevent break-ins.
armoured Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for armoured
Antonyms for armoured
Phrases with armoured
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The president rode in an armoured car during his visit to the war-torn region.
a military vehicle designed to transport troops and provide protection from enemy fire
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The army used armoured personnel carriers to transport soldiers to the front lines.
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The army deployed armoured tanks to engage the enemy forces.
Origins of armoured
from Old French 'armure', meaning 'armor'
Summary: armoured in Brief
The term 'armoured' [ˈɑːməd] refers to something that is protected by armor or armor plates, or has a protective covering. It is often used in the context of military vehicles or equipment, such as 'armoured car,' 'armoured personnel carrier,' and 'armoured tank.' 'Armoured' can also be used to describe buildings or doors that are fortified against break-ins. Synonyms include 'protected,' 'shielded,' 'fortified,' and 'reinforced.'
