lightly armoured

adjective phrase

Meaning

Having only a thin or minimal layer of protective covering.

Examples

The patrol car was lightly armoured, offering protection against small arms fire.
Lightly armoured vehicles are often used for reconnaissance missions.

Synonyms: unprotected, unguarded, defenseless, unarmored, unprotected

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lightly armoured

adjective phrase

Pronunciation: ˈlaɪtli ˈɑːrmərd

Definition

Having only a thin or minimal layer of protective covering.

Examples

The patrol car was lightly armoured, offering protection against small arms fire.
Lightly armoured vehicles are often used for reconnaissance missions.

How to Use lightly armoured

lightly armoured (adjective phrase): Having a minimal or thin layer of protective covering. — "The lightly armoured scout car could move quickly across the terrain."
lightly armoured against (prepositional phrase): Having minimal protection against a specific threat. — "The vehicle was only lightly armoured against heavy artillery."

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