Armored Personnel Carrier (Noun)
Meaning
(military) an armored vehicle (usually equipped with caterpillar treads) that is used to transport infantry.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The armored personnel carrier was used to transport soldiers safely through the combat zone.
- Armored personnel carriers played a vital role in providing cover for infantry during military operations.
- Troops piled into the armored personnel carrier, eager to reach their destination quickly.
- During the battle, the armored personnel carrier took a direct hit but continued to move forward.
- The armored personnel carrier's reinforced armor withstood the barrage of bullets and shrapnel.