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heavy-armed

/'hevi'ɑ:md/
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Explanation of "Heavy-Armed"

Definition: The word "heavy-armed" is an adjective used to describe someone or something that is equipped with a lot of weapons or has strong, muscular arms. It often suggests a person who looks powerful or is prepared for battle.

Usage Instructions:
  • Basic Form: You can use "heavy-armed" to describe a person, typically someone who looks strong or is carrying a lot of weapons.
  • Context: This term is often used in military contexts or when describing characters in stories, movies, or games.
Example:
  • "The knight was heavy-armed, wearing thick armor and carrying a large sword."
  • "He was big-chested, big-shouldered, and heavy-armed, making him appear very intimidating."
Advanced Usage:

In more advanced contexts, "heavy-armed" can be used metaphorically to describe someone who is well-prepared for a challenge, not just in a physical sense but also in terms of resources or skills.

Word Variants:
  • Heavy-Arm (noun): Refers to someone who has strong arms but is less commonly used.
  • Heavily Armed (adjective phrase): Similar meaning but can refer to equipment or military forces. Example: "The heavily armed soldiers entered the area."
Different Meaning:

While "heavy-armed" primarily refers to the physical aspect of strength or weaponry, it can also imply being burdened or overloaded with responsibilities or tasks in a metaphorical sense.

Synonyms:
  • Well-armed: Having many weapons.
  • Muscular: Strong and defined in terms of physical build.
  • Strong: Having great physical power.
Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:
  • To bear arms: To carry weapons or to fight.
  • Arm to the teeth: To be very well-armed or equipped.
Adjective
  1. having massive arms
    • he was big-chested, big-shouldered and heavy-armed

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