armed

¹

[ ahrmd ]

adjective

1. having a specified number or kind of arms (often used in combination): a weak-armed quarterback.

   a four-armed Hindu god;

   a weak-armed quarterback.

armed

²

[ ahrmd ]

adjective

1. bearing firearms; having weapons:

   a heavily armed patrol.

2. maintained by arms:

   armed peace.

3. involving the use of weapons:

   armed conflict.

4. equipped:

   The students came armed with their pocket calculators.

5. (especially of an animal) covered protectively, as by a shell.
6. fortified; made secure:

   Armed by an inveterate optimism, he withstood despair.

7. (of an artillery shell, bomb, missile, etc.) having the fuze made operative.

armed

¹

/ ɑːmd /

adjective

1. equipped with or supported by arms, armour, etc
2. prepared for conflict or any difficulty
3. (of an explosive device) prepared for use; having a fuse or detonator installed
4. (of plants) having the protection of thorns, spines, etc

armed

²

/ ɑːmd /

adjective

1. 1. having an arm or arms
   2. ( in combination )

      long-armed

      one-armed

Other Words From

• half-armed adjective
• well-armed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of armed¹

First recorded in 1500–10; arm ¹( def ) + -ed ³( def )

Origin of armed²

First recorded in 1250–1300; arm ², + -ed ²( def )

Example Sentences

Herbert said his officers had no way of knowing if Bates was armed, adding that she had disobeyed officers’ orders to surrender.

From Los Angeles Times

But questions remain about how the Lebanese troops would operate against Hezbollah, which is heavily armed and backed by Iran, amid fears this could exacerbate sectarian tensions.

From BBC

The neighbourhood was cordoned off after residents barricaded streets, some armed with machetes and makeshift weapons, in an apparent effort to prevent a gang invasion.

From BBC

Mr Cotler was provided with bulletproof vehicles, heavily armed officers and other security measures for protection.

From BBC

An armed royal protection officer who lied about losing a bullet in the grounds of Buckingham Palace and covered it up for eight days has been sacked.

From BBC

Related Words

• equipped
• loaded
• outfitted
• supplied