lightly armoured

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Word: Lightly Armoured

Definition:
"Lightly armoured" is an adjective used to describe a vehicle or person that has some protection (armor) but not a lot. This armor is strong enough to protect against small weapons (like handguns) but not against heavier weapons (like tanks or heavy artillery).

Usage Instructions:

• You can use "lightly armoured" when talking about military vehicles, personnel, or anything that has some protective covering but is not heavily fortified.
• The term is often used in military contexts, but it can also be applied to other areas where protection is needed but not overly strong.

Example:

• The army deployed lightly armoured vehicles to patrol the area, as they could move quickly while still offering some safety to the soldiers inside.

Advanced Usage:

• In military strategy discussions, you might hear about the advantages of using lightly armoured units for reconnaissance missions because they can move faster and are more agile than heavily armoured vehicles.

Word Variants:

• Light Armor: A noun form that refers to the type of protective covering itself.
• Armoured (British English) / Armored (American English): Spelling variations of the word which mean the same.

Different Meaning:

• "Lightly" on its own generally means something done with little effort or weight. For example, "She walked lightly on the grass." Here, it refers to the way she walked, not armor.

Synonyms:

• Protected
• Shielded
• Armored (without the "lightly" qualifier)

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

• There are no specific idioms or phrasal verbs that use "lightly armoured," but you can combine it with other terms. For example:
  • "Lightly armoured forces" could refer to military units.
  • "Moving in lightly armoured vehicles" could describe the action taken by military or security personnel.

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Adjective

1. equipped with armor heavy enough to provide protection against fire from light arms

Synonyms

• lightly armored