Armed

/ɑːrmd/

Meaning & Definition

verb

Past tense and past participle of 'arm'; to equip with weapons.

In the 17th century, many countries armed their fleets for colonial expansion.

adjective

Equipped with weapons.

The soldiers were armed with rifles and grenades.

Having a means of attack or defense.

The bank was protected by armed security guards.

Prepared or equipped to handle a situation or challenge.

She approached the debate armed with facts and statistics.

From the Old English 'earmian' meaning to equip with arms.

armed to the teeth

Fully equipped with weapons, heavily armed.

armed guard

A security personnel who is equipped with a weapon.

armed services

The military forces of a country.

armament

Military weapons and equipment.

weapon

An instrument used for attack or defense.

Packing heat

He was packing heat when he went out last night.

Heavily strapped

The gang was heavily strapped for the job.