weaponed

/'wepənd/

Thân thiện

A police officer is weaponed for patrol duty.

Definition

Adjective: - Carrying weapons: Equipped with or bearing arms; having weapons in one's possession.

Usage

The adjective "weaponed" describes a person, group, or entity that is armed. It is often used in formal, literary, or military contexts to specify that someone is not unarmed. - It typically modifies a noun directly (e.g., a weaponed soldier). - It can be used in the comparative form (e.g., more heavily weaponed).

Examples

• The security detail was visibly weaponed for the high-risk mission.
• Historically, only the weaponed nobility were permitted to enter the king's inner court.
• The two factions were unevenly weaponed, leading to a swift conclusion.

Advanced Usage

• "Heavily weaponed": Equipped with many or powerful weapons.
  • The convoy was heavily weaponed to deter any attacks.
• "Fully weaponed": Completely armed; having a full complement of weapons.
  • The battleship was fully weaponed and ready for combat.

Variants and Related Words

• Weapon (n): An instrument or device used for fighting or attack.
• Weaponize (v): To adapt for use as a weapon.
• Weaponry (n): Weapons collectively.
• Unweaponed (adj): Not carrying weapons; unarmed.

Synonyms

• Armed: Carrying a weapon or weapons.
• Equipped: Provided with necessary items, which can include weapons.
• Bearing arms: A formal phrase meaning carrying weapons.

Antonyms

• Unarmed: Not equipped with or carrying weapons.
• Defenseless: Lacking any means of defense.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. carrying weapons

Từ đồng nghĩa

• equipped