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armored vehicle
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armored vehicle [′är·mərd ′vē·ə·kəl]
(ordnance)
A wheeled or track-laying vehicle protected by armor plate that is used for combat security or cargo; for example, tanks, personnel carriers, armored cars, and self-propelled artillery.
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