What does "armored" mean?

1. (protected by metal plates) covered with thick metal or strong material to protect against weapons. 2. (wearing armor) wearing a suit of metal or protective gear, like a knight.

armored

adj.

US //ˈɑɹmɝd// ar·mored

1 protected by metal plates (adj.)
B2 Upper Intermediate Science

covered with thick metal or strong material to protect against weapons.

protected by armor plating, specifically referring to military vehicles, ships, or fortifications.

Example

The soldiers moved safely inside an armored truck during the storm.

Example

The convoy consisted of several armored personnel carriers designed to withstand small-arms fire and explosive fragments.
- unprotected
- vulnerable
2 wearing armor (adj.)
B2 Upper Intermediate Literary

wearing a suit of metal or protective gear, like a knight.

clad in defensive covering or mail; often used in historical or literary contexts regarding personal protection.

Example

The museum has a display of armored knights from the middle ages.

Example

The armored figure stood motionless in the hall, a silent testament to the defensive technologies of the fourteenth century.
- clad
- mailed
- unarmed

Origin

From armor + -ed.