armoured

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

• 🇫🇷Protégé par un revêtement de métal, de plastique ou d'un autre matériau dur, généralement utilisé pour les véhicules militaires ou les vêtements de protection.

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.

   🇫🇷blindé (protégé par une armure)

   Synonymes: armor-platedarmoredbulletproofhardenedironcladprotectedshieldedsteel-plated

   Antonymes: 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.

   🇫🇷doté d'une carapace

   Synonymes: 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.

• 🇫🇷Verbe désignant l'action de protéger ou de recouvrir d'une armure ou d'un blindage, généralement à des fins militaires ou défensives.

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.

   🇫🇷Blinder

   Synonymes: 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.

   🇫🇷Se préparer à la défense

   Synonymes: 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