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UNARMORED

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does unarmored mean? 

UNARMORED (adjective)
  The adjective UNARMORED has 2 senses:

1. used of animals; without protective coveringplay

2. (used of persons or things military) without protective armorplay

  Familiarity information: UNARMORED used as an adjective is rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


UNARMORED (adjective)


Sense 1

Meaning:

Used of animals; without protective covering

Synonyms:

unarmored; unarmoured

Similar:

scaleless (destitute of scales)

Antonym:

armored (used of animals; provided with protective covering)


Sense 2

Meaning:

(used of persons or things military) without protective armor

Synonyms:

unarmored; unarmoured

Domain category:

armed forces; armed services; military; military machine; war machine (the military forces of a nation)

Antonym:

armored (protected by armor (used of persons or things military))


 Context examples 


In front of the central guest-chamber stood Du Guesclin and Sir Nigel, half-clad and unarmored, with the mad joy of battle gleaming in their eyes.

(The White Company, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle)



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