armor-clad

• Qualifie quelqu'un ou quelque chose qui est protégé ou recouvert d'une armure, souvent utilisé au sens figuré pour désigner ce qui est bien protégé ou fortifié.

Describes someone or something that is protected or covered by armor, often used figuratively to mean well-defended or fortified.

1. Covered with heavy steelC1formal

   Protected by a layer of thick metal plating, typically for defense in battle.

   blindé d'acier

   • The knight rode into battle fully armor-clad.
   • The fortress was armor-clad to withstand enemy attacks.
   • Armor-clad vehicles moved across the battlefield.

   Synonymesarmoredironcladsteel-plated