armored
Americanadjective
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protected by armor or armor plate.
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provided with or using armored equipment, as tanks or armored cars.
an armored unit;
an armored patrol.
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Another example was Vancleavea, an armored aquatic reptile often compared to a miniature tank.
From Science Daily • May 29, 2026
Convoys of French and British armored vehicles lumbering down rural roads or stopping outside of convenience stores for their occupants’ quick snack and coffee breaks have become routine in eastern Estonia.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
CSG, which made its trading debut in Amsterdam in January, makes armored vehicles, defense electronics, ammunition and advanced defense systems.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
The decision to halt the deployment of the armored unit was relayed during a meeting earlier Wednesday between U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026
In front of me, on the game’s monitor, my armored barbarian was striking a heroic pose.
From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline
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