Armoured Car (Noun)
Meaning 1
A military combat vehicle on wheels with light armor (and usually a machine gun).
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The armoured car rolled into the enemy position, its machine gun blazing a path through the insurgents.
- An armoured car was dispatched to escort the convoy through the high-risk area.
- The armoured car provided suppressive fire as the infantry unit crossed the field.
- During the ambush, the armoured car took a direct hit, but its crew managed to escape.
- The armoured car reconnaissance unit reported that the enemy was mobilizing east of the city.
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Meaning 2
An armor-plated truck with strong doors and locks used to transport money or valuables; "the paintings were delivered to the museum in an air-conditioned armored car".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The security team used an armored car to transport the newly-acquired artifact to the museum for safekeeping.
- A specially-designed armored car was used to transfer large sums of cash between the bank branches every week.
- The armored car arrived promptly at the exhibition center to deliver the priceless artwork for the evening's grand opening.
- In an effort to heighten security measures, the company invested in an armored car to transport valuable cargo and sensitive equipment.
- The crew loaded the treasures into an armored car, ensuring their safe passage during the long journey ahead.