armed
1having a specified number or kind of arms (often used in combination): a four-armed Hindu god; a weak-armed quarterback.
Origin of armed
1Other definitions for armed (2 of 2)
bearing firearms; having weapons: a heavily armed patrol.
maintained by arms: armed peace.
involving the use of weapons: armed conflict.
equipped: The students came armed with their pocket calculators.
(especially of an animal) covered protectively, as by a shell.
fortified; made secure: Armed by an inveterate optimism, he withstood despair.
(of an artillery shell, bomb, missile, etc.) having the fuze made operative.
Origin of armed
2Other words from armed
- half-armed, adjective
- well-armed, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for armed (1 of 2)
/ (ɑːmd) /
equipped with or supported by arms, armour, etc
prepared for conflict or any difficulty
(of an explosive device) prepared for use; having a fuse or detonator installed
(of plants) having the protection of thorns, spines, etc
British Dictionary definitions for armed (2 of 2)
/ (ɑːmd) /
having an arm or arms
(in combination): long-armed; one-armed
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