armored personnel carrier
Definition
Noun: 1. A military transport vehicle: An armored personnel carrier (APC) is a type of armored fighting vehicle designed primarily to transport infantry troops to the battlefield. It is characterized by its protective armor and, typically, continuous tracks (caterpillar treads) or wheels for mobility across rough terrain.
Usage
The term "armored personnel carrier" is used specifically in military contexts to describe a protected transport vehicle for soldiers. * It functions as a countable noun (e.g., an armored personnel carrier, several armored personnel carriers). * It is often abbreviated as APC.
Examples
- The infantry squad advanced behind the armored personnel carrier for cover.
- Modern armored personnel carriers are equipped to protect against land mines and small-arms fire.
- The convoy included three tanks and two armored personnel carriers.
Advanced Usage
- The term specifies a vehicle whose primary role is transport, distinguishing it from infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs), which have a heavier armament and are designed for direct combat in addition to transport.
Variants and Related Words
- APC: The standard acronym for "armored personnel carrier."
- Infantry fighting vehicle (IFV): A related but more heavily armed type of armored vehicle designed for both transporting infantry and engaging in direct fire support.
- Armored vehicle: A broader category that includes APCs, tanks, IFVs, and other military vehicles with protective armor.
Synonyms
- Troop carrier (though this is a more general term that may not imply armor)
- Armored transport
Related Phrases
- Mounted infantry: Infantry soldiers transported by vehicles such as APCs.
- Disembark from an APC: The formal phrase for describing troops exiting the vehicle.
Noun
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(military) an armored vehicle (usually equipped with caterpillar treads) that is used to transport infantry
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