armoured

/'ɑ:məd/

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Definition:

The word "armoured" is an adjective that describes something that is protected by armor. Armor is a strong covering that is used to protect people or things, especially in a military context. This can refer to vehicles, buildings, or even animals that have some form of protective covering.

Usage Instructions:

• Use "armoured" to describe military vehicles, like tanks or personnel carriers.
• You can also use it to describe animals that have hard shells or protective features.

Example Sentences:

1. The armoured tank rolled onto the battlefield, ready for combat.
2. The turtle is an armoured creature, with its hard shell keeping it safe from predators.

Advanced Usage:

In a more abstract sense, "armoured" can also refer to someone who is emotionally or psychologically protected. For example: - After several difficult experiences, she became armoured against criticism.

Word Variants:

• Armour (British English): The British spelling of "armor."
• Armor (American English): The American spelling.
• Armoring (verb): The act of providing armor or protection.

Different Meanings:

• While "armoured" primarily relates to physical protection, it can also imply being defensive in an emotional context, as mentioned above.

Synonyms:

• Protected
• Shielded
• Fortified
• Defensive

Idioms:

There aren't any direct idioms that use "armoured," but you might hear phrases like "put up your defenses," which means to protect oneself, similar to how something "armoured" is protected.

Phrasal Verbs:

There aren’t specific phrasal verbs that directly relate to "armoured," but you can think of phrases like "armor up," which means to prepare oneself for a challenge or confrontation.

Summary:

"Armoured" is a descriptive word used primarily in military contexts, but it can also be applied to animals and metaphorically to describe emotional protection.

Academic

Adjective

1. protected by armor (used of persons or things military)
2. used of animals; provided with protective covering

Synonyms

• armored