armored

ar-mored · adjective

imported

Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Covered with or protected by armor; having protective plating.

  2. 2.

    (Of an animal) Having a hard protective covering.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    armored car — A vehicle with protective metal plating, often used for transporting valuables.
  • •
    armored vehicle — A military vehicle with protective armor.
  • •
    armored division — A military unit equipped with tanks and armored vehicles.

Related words

Antonyms: unarmored, unprotected, vulnerable
See also: armor, armour, fortified, protected
Synonyms: armoured, fortified, plated, protected

Etymology

From armor + -ed suffix. Ultimately from Old French armure, from Latin armatura.