armored
adjective/ˈɑrmɚd/
Frequency rank: #6,635 most common English word
Meaning
protected by a hard covering or metal plating against attack or damage.
Example sentence
The soldiers rode through the battlefield in armored vehicles designed to withstand heavy fire.
Synonyms & related words
- protected
- shielded
- reinforced
- fortified
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