armored

adjective ar·mored \ˈär-mərd\

: covered in flat pieces of metal : protected by armor

: having soldiers and vehicles that are protected with armor

: using soldiers and vehicles that are protected with armor

Full Definition of ARMORED

a : equipped or protected with armor

b : equipped with armored fighting vehicles <an armored division>

: marked by the use of armor <armored combat>

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adjective ar·mored \ˈär-mərd\

: protected by or equipped with armor <armored cars>

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