armored
word · lemma: armor
/ˈɑɹmɝd/
AR-murd
/ˈɑːməd/
AH-mud
Definition
Protected by a strong covering, usually metal, to stop bullets or attacks; most often describes vehicles or soldiers.
Usage & Nuances
Used mostly in military, police, and security contexts ('armored vehicle', 'armored car'). Rarely used for people unless they're literally wearing armor. Not used for everyday objects.
Spanish: blindado - acorazadoPortuguese (BR): blindado - armadoPortuguese (PT): blindado - armadoChinese (Simplified): 装甲的Chinese (Traditional): 裝甲的Hindi: बख़्तरबंदArabic: مصفحBengali: বর্মাবৃত - সাঁজোয়াRussian: броневой - бронированныйJapanese: 装甲の - 防護したVietnamese: bọc thép - được bọc giápKorean: 장갑의 - 방호된Turkish: zırhlıUrdu: بکتر بندIndonesian: lapis baja - berlapis baja
Example Sentences
The soldiers rode in an armored truck.
basic
An armored door protects the safe.
basic
They saw an armored vehicle on the street.
basic
Banks use armored cars to transport money safely.
natural
The museum displayed an armored knight from the Middle Ages.
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That building has armored windows for extra protection.
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