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- [ahr-mer]
- /ˈɑr mər/
- /ˈɑː.məd/
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- [ahr-mer]
- /ˈɑr mər/
Definitions of armoured word
- adjective armoured Armoured vehicles are fitted with a hard metal covering in order to protect them from gunfire and other missiles. 3
- adjective armoured Armoured troops are troops in armoured vehicles. 3
- adjective armoured having a protective covering, such as armour or bone 3
- adjective armoured comprising units making use of armoured vehicles 3
- adjective armoured (of glass) toughened 3
- noun armoured any covering worn as a defense against weapons. 1
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Origin of armoured
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English armo(u)r, armure < Anglo-French armour(e), armure Old French armëure < Latin armātūra armature; assimilated, in Middle English and Anglo-French, to nouns ending in -our -or2
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Parts of speech for Armoured
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
armoured popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
armoured usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for armoured
adjective armoured
- strengthened — to make stronger; give strength to.
- bulletproof — Something that is bulletproof is made of a strong material that bullets cannot pass through.
- protected — to defend or guard from attack, invasion, loss, annoyance, insult, etc.; cover or shield from injury or danger.
- secure — free from or not exposed to danger or harm; safe.
- indestructible — not destructible; that cannot be destroyed.
Antonyms for armoured
adjective armoured
- unprotected — to defend or guard from attack, invasion, loss, annoyance, insult, etc.; cover or shield from injury or danger.
- breakable — Breakable objects are easy to break by accident.
- armored — covered with armor or armor plate
- weak — not strong; liable to yield, break, or collapse under pressure or strain; fragile; frail: a weak fortress; a weak spot in armor.
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