Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Protected by armor: Covered with or equipped with a hard protective layer, typically made of metal or other strong materials, to resist damage from attacks.
   • Used of animals; provided with protective covering: Describing creatures that have a natural, hard external layer, such as a shell or bony plates, for defense.
   • Equipped with the complete arms and armor of a warrior: Historically, describing a soldier who is fully outfitted with defensive armor and weaponry.
   • Protected by armor (used of persons or things military): Specifically describing military personnel, vehicles, or equipment that are shielded with armor plating.

Usage and Examples

• Adjective:
  • The convoy was escorted by armored vehicles. (The convoy was protected by vehicles covered in defensive plating.)
  • An armored knight charged into battle. (A knight wearing a full suit of metal armor charged into battle.)
  • The armored personnel carrier moved slowly across the terrain. (The military transport vehicle, protected by armor, moved slowly.)
  • Armadillos and turtles are examples of armored animals. (These animals have natural, hard shells for protection.)

Advanced Usage

• "Heavily armored": Describing something with a very thick or extensive layer of protective armor.
  • The battleship was heavily armored against torpedoes.
• "Armored division": A military unit equipped primarily with armored fighting vehicles like tanks.
  • The armored division led the ground assault.

Variants and Related Words

• Armor (noun): The protective covering itself.
  • The tank's armor was several inches thick.
• Armor (verb): To equip or cover with armor.
  • They decided to armor the trucks for the dangerous route.
• Armored (UK spelling: Armoured): The British English spelling variant.
• Unarmored (adj): Lacking protective armor.

Synonyms

• Plated: Covered with sheets of metal.
• Shielded: Protected with a defensive barrier.
• Fortified: Strengthened against attack.
• Mail-clad: Wearing armor made of interlinked metal rings (historical/archaic).

Antonyms

• Unarmored: Not protected by armor.
• Vulnerable: Open to attack or damage.
• Exposed: Unprotected and open to danger.

Related Phrases and Compounds

• Armored car: A secure vehicle, often used for transporting valuables or as a military vehicle.
• Armored cable: An electrical cable protected by a flexible metal sheath.
• Armored glass: A type of strengthened, security glass.

Adjective

1. equipped with the complete arms and armor of a warrior
2. used of animals; provided with protective covering
3. protected by armor (used of persons or things military)