armoured

Protected by a covering of metal, plastic, or other hard material, typically used for military vehicles or protective clothing.

• 🇩🇪Mit einer schützenden Schicht aus Metall, Kunststoff oder einem anderen harten Material versehen; wird meist für Militärfahrzeuge, Waffen oder Schutzkleidung verwendet.

1. Protected by armor (military) B2 formal

   Fitted with a protective covering, typically of metal, to withstand attack.

   • The army deployed armoured vehicles to the front line.
   • He wore an armoured vest for protection.
   • The convoy consisted of several armoured personnel carriers.

   🇩🇪Gepanzert

   Synonyme: armor-platedarmoredbulletproofhardenedironcladprotectedshieldedsteel-plated

   Antonyme: defenselessexposedunarmoredunarmouredunprotected

2. Having a protective covering (animals) C1 formal

   Possessing a natural hard shell or covering that provides defense.

   • The armoured dinosaur had thick plates on its back.
   • Some armoured insects can withstand significant pressure.
   • The armoured fish had scales as hard as metal.

   🇩🇪Gepanzert (Tiere)

   Synonyme: crustaceoushard-shelledscaledshelled

• more armoured comparative form
• most armoured superlative form

A verb used to indicate the act of providing or covering with protective covering, typically for military or defensive purposes.

• 🇩🇪Verb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, etwas mit einer schützenden Hülle oder Panzerung zu versehen, meist zu militärischen oder defensiven Zwecken; auch im übertragenen Sinne für das Absichern oder Verstärken.

1. Equip with protective covering B2 formal

   To provide or cover with a protective layer, typically metal or other strong material.

   • The knights armored themselves before the battle.
   • The vehicle was armored to withstand explosions.
   • They armored the building's windows against potential attacks.

   🇩🇪panzern

   Synonyme: armor platecladcoverplateprotectreinforcesheatheshield

2. Prepare for defense B2 formal

   To prepare or strengthen oneself against potential threats or difficulties.

   • She armored her heart against further disappointment.
   • The company armored its network against cyber attacks.
   • He armored himself with facts for the debate.

   🇩🇪Sich wappnen

   Synonyme: bracefortifygirdhardenprepareprotectshieldsteelstrengthen

• armored past participle
• armoured past participle
• armored past simple
• armoured past simple
• armoring present participle
• armouring present participle
• armors third person singular
• armours third person singular