Armored car
Definition
A military motor vehicle protected by armor plating resistant to bullets and shrapnel, equipped with light or medium weaponry, utilized for reconnaissance, troop transport, or tactical support on the battlefield. As an adjective, it describes a vehicle fitted with a protective metallic structure and self-propulsion.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Armored car
- Armored vehicle
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Neuter noun with standard plural forms; functions adaptively as a four-form variable adjective. |
| Formation | Compound lexical unit created from the prefix 'auto-' (automobile) and the adjective/participle 'blindat' (armored). |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [a.u.to.blin.ˈdat] |
| Source | Encyclopedia of Modern Warfare Technology and Logistics Systems |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: Un autoblindat de recunoaștere a fost trimis în avangardă pentru a verifica dacă ruta este sigură pentru convoi.
EN: A reconnaissance armored car was sent into the vanguard to verify if the route was safe for the convoy.
RO: Uzina de armament a lansat un nou model de autoblindat, echipat cu un motor diesel mult mai silențios.
EN: The weapons plant launched a new armored car model, equipped with a much quieter diesel engine.
RO: Trupele terestre au avansat rapid sub acoperirea oferită de acel autoblindat greu din dotarea regimentului.
EN: The ground troops advanced rapidly under the cover provided by that heavy armored vehicle belonging to the regiment.
Idioms & Phrases
Autoblindat de recunoaștere / Armored scout car / reconnaissance vehicle
RO: Vehicul militar rapid și ușor blindat, utilizat pentru culegerea de informații din liniile inamice fără a angaja o luptă directă.
EN: A fast and lightly armored military vehicle used to gather intelligence from enemy lines without engaging in direct combat.
Autoblindat de transport / Armored personnel carrier (APC)
RO: Mașină de luptă spațioasă destinată deplasării în siguranță a grupelor de infanterie prin zone afectate de focul inamic.
EN: A spacious combat vehicle designed for the safe movement of infantry squads through areas affected by enemy fire.
Coloană de autoblindate / Armored vehicle column / mechanized convoy
RO: Formație tactică de marș compusă din mai multe vehicule protejate balistic, organizată pentru spargerea liniilor defensive.
EN: A tactical marching formation composed of multiple ballistically protected vehicles, organized to break through defensive lines.
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