armoured
Britishadjective
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having a protective covering, such as armour or bone
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comprising units making use of armoured vehicles
an armoured brigade
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(of glass) toughened
Example Sentences
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The family's journey through the past began when former gunner Percy, from Pimlico in central London, shared his story of landing on Sword Beach with the 7th Armoured Division of the British Army.
From BBC • Nov. 9, 2024
The edges are frayed and discolored after eight decades, but “Royal Armoured Corps” still stands out in an arc of red lettering on a yellow background.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 13, 2024
The RSF said on Sunday it controlled part of that stronghold, the Armoured Corps base in southern Khartoum.
From Reuters • Sep. 3, 2023
He added that Washington would also be sending "ammunition for Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicles, Armoured Vehicle Launched Bridges, demolitions munitions and equipment, and other maintenance, training and support".
From BBC • Mar. 3, 2023
Armoured train blown up, Mafeking cut off, Kimberley in danger, and General Butler—what?
From From Capetown to Ladysmith An Unfinished Record of the South African War by Steevens, G. W. (George Warrington)
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