armoured
word · lemma: armour
Definition
Protected with a layer of metal or other strong material to prevent damage or harm, especially used for vehicles or soldiers in military contexts.
Usage & Nuances
Chiefly used in British English; American English uses 'armored.' Commonly refers to military vehicles ('armoured tank'), cars ('armoured car'), or animals with protective shells ('armoured beetle'). Formal and descriptive; not slang.
Example Sentences
Soldiers wore armoured suits for protection.
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Police used an armoured car during the operation.
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Their money was transported in an armoured truck to keep it safe.
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Rhinos are often called nature’s armoured animals.
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I'm not surprised—they arrived in an armoured limousine!
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The armoured vehicle drove through the city safely.
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