armed
pronunciation
How to pronounce armed in British English:
UK [ɑ:md]
How to pronounce armed in American English:
US [ɑrmd]
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- Adjective:
- (used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
- having arms or arms as specified; used especially in combination
- used of plants and animals
Word Origin
- armed (adj.)
- "equipped for battle," early 13c., past participle adjective from arm (v.).
Example
- 1. Heavily armed troops are stationed throughout the town .
- 2. It has armed guards twenty-four seven .
- 3. Armed north korean guards ensure that no one gets too close .
- 4. Every night armed checkpoints ensure that whole districts are locked down .
- 5. Theunited arab emirateswill this year start allowing armed international teams into its ports .