armoured

adjective/ˈɑrmərd/

Frequency rank: #9,122 most common English word

Meaning

protected by a covering of metal or other strong material against weapons or attack.

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Example sentence

The soldiers rode into battle inside armoured vehicles that could withstand heavy gunfire.

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