ARMOURED Meaning and
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The term "armoured" is an adjective that describes something that is reinforced or protected with durable materials, typically designed to provide resistance against damage or attacks. Derived from the word "armour," which refers to defensive covering often worn by soldiers or vehicles, "armoured" implies the presence of defensive measures. It commonly denotes the use of specialized structures or materials to strengthen an object against external forces or threats.
Applied to vehicles, such as tanks or military personnel carriers, "armoured" implies that the vehicle has additional layers or components to protect its occupants and critical systems from ballistic projectiles, explosive devices, or other hazardous elements encountered on the battlefield. These enhancements may include heavy-duty metal plating, ballistic glass, reinforced tires, or other features designed to ensure their durability and resilience in hostile environments.
Similarly, when referring to animals like armadillos or certain insects, "armoured" characterizes the presence of a hard protective covering, such as a shell or exoskeleton, which acts as a defense mechanism against predators or other potential harm.
Overall, "armoured" denotes the fortification of an object or creature to enhance its defensive capabilities, making it more resilient and able to withstand various forms of external threats, attacks, or damage.
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Etymology of ARMOURED
The word "armoured" derives from the Old French word "armeure" which means "armour, protection, armament". It later evolved into the Middle English "armure" with the same meaning. The term originated from the Latin word "armatura", which means "armor, arms, equipment". It ultimately comes from the Latin word "arma", which refers to weapons or defensive implements. The term has been used since the 14th century to describe a protective covering, especially for military vehicles or soldiers.
Similar spelling words for ARMOURED
- ormerod,
- armored car,
- armour,
- armour-clad,
- armor-clad,
- armourer,
- wormroot,
- armorial,
- ARMRIT,
- armoire,
- armoury,
- armored-car,
- armorer,
- armored,
- ormrod,
- armor,
- up-armored,
- armory,
- armored-vehicle.
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