armed meaning and definition

ARMED adjective

Definition of armed (adjective)

1. (used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
   • "armed robbery"
   • antonym: unarmed
2. having arms or arms as specified; used especially in combination
   • "the many-armed goddess Shiva"
   • antonym: armless
3. (used of plants and animals) furnished with bristles and thorns
   • antonym: unarmed