armoured

• Protegido con una cubierta de metal, plástico u otro material duro; se usa comúnmente para vehículos militares o ropa protectora.

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

1. Protected by armor (military)B2formal

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

   blindado

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

   Sinónimosarmor-platedarmoredbulletproofhardenedironcladprotectedshieldedsteel-plated

   Antónimosdefenselessexposedunarmoredunarmouredunprotected

2. Having a protective covering (animals)C1formal

   Possessing a natural hard shell or covering that provides defense.

   Acorazado (animales)

   • 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.

   Sinónimoscrustaceoushard-shelledscaledshelled

• Verbo que significa proporcionar o cubrir con una protección, generalmente de tipo militar o defensivo, para hacer algo resistente a ataques o daños.

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

1. Equip with protective coveringB2formal

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

   blindar

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

   Sinónimosarmor platecladcoverplateprotectreinforcesheatheshield

2. Prepare for defenseB2formal

   To prepare or strengthen oneself against potential threats or difficulties.

   Blindarse / Prepararse para la defensa

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

   Sinónimosbracefortifygirdhardenprepareprotectshieldsteelstrengthen