SINCE 1828
armed
adjective (1)
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Definition of armed
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a
: furnished with weapons
an armed guard
also
: using or involving a weapon
b
: furnished with something that provides security, strength, or efficacy
armed with knowledge
2
: marked by the maintenance of armed forces in readiness
armed
adjective (2)Definition of armed (Entry 2 of 2)
: having an arm or arms especially of a specified kind or number
—usually used in combination long-armedtwo-armed
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armed
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Kids Definition of armed
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: carrying weapons
armed bandits
2
: involving the use of weapons
an armed robbery
armed
adjectiveKids Definition of armed (Entry 2 of 2)
: having arms of a specified kind or number
hairy-armed one-armed
armed
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Medical Definition of armed
1
: having an arm or arms especially of a specified kind or number
—usually used in combination
long-armed two-armed
2
: having a spiny rostellum
a tapeworm armed with numerous hammer-shaped hooks
armed
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Legal Definition of armed
1
: having a weapon
an armed assailant
2
: involving the use of a weapon
an armed attack
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