light-armed

• Adjetivo que descreve um soldado ou unidade militar equipada com armamento e armadura leves, priorizando velocidade e mobilidade em detrimento da proteção pesada.

An archaic adjective describing a soldier or military unit equipped with light weapons and armor, emphasizing speed and mobility over heavy protection.

1. Equipped with light weaponsC1formal

   Carrying or using weapons that are small, portable, and not heavy.

   Levemente armado

   • The light-armed infantry moved quickly through the forest.
   • Light-armed troops are often used for reconnaissance missions.
   • The army deployed light-armed units for rapid response.

   Sinônimoslightly-armed

   Antônimosheavy-armed

2. Equipped with light equipment and weaponsC1formal

   Having minimal, lightweight gear and armaments, emphasizing speed and mobility over heavy protection.

   leve armado

   • The light-armed soldiers carried only rifles and basic supplies.
   • Light-armed forces can be deployed faster than heavily armored units.
   • The unit was light-armed to allow for quick movement across difficult terrain.

   Sinônimoslightlightly-armed

   Antônimosarmoredheavy-armed