armour-plated

• Décrit quelque chose de recouvert d'une couche protectrice de métal ou d'un autre matériau dur, généralement pour la défense.

Describes something that is covered with a protective layer of metal or other hard material, typically for defense.

1. Covered with heavy steelC1formal

   Protected by a layer of strong metal, typically steel, to resist damage or attack.

   blindé

   • The armoured vehicle was built with steel plates to withstand explosions.
   • The bank's vault is armour-plated to prevent break-ins.
   • The military uses armour-plated trucks for dangerous missions.

   Synonymesarmoredironcladsteel-plated

   Antonymesdefencelessexposedunarmouredunprotectedvulnerable