armored car

ar·mored car

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [ahr-merd kahr]
- /ˈɑr mərd kɑr/
- /ˈɑː.məd kɑː(r)/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ahr-merd kahr]
- /ˈɑr mərd kɑr/

Definitions of armored car words

noun armored car any of various vehicles covered with armor plate, as a truck for carrying money to or from a bank 3
noun armored car a wheeled motor vehicle with armor plate, usually carrying a mounted machine gun and used esp. for reconnaissance 3
noun armored car an armorplated truck with strong locks and doors, and usually portholes for guards to shoot through, for transporting money and valuables, as to and from banks. 1
noun armored car a military combat and reconnaissance vehicle with wheels, light armor, and usually machine guns. 1
noun armored car reinforced vehicle 1
noun armored car Alternative spelling of armoured car. 0

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Origin of armored car

First appearance:

before 1910

One of the 15% newest English words

First recorded in 1910-15

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Parts of speech for Armored car

noun

adjective

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adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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armored car popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 51% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for armored car

noun armored car

armored personnel carrier — a tracked military vehicle with a steel or aluminum hull used to transport troops in combat and usually fitted with light armament. Abbreviation: APC.

Just one Synonym for armored car