ironclad
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- adjective
- /ˈaɪərnˌklæd/
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acorazado
- The ironclad warship was able to withstand cannon fire due to its thick iron plating.
- ironclad warship
- ironclad batteries
Examples
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The French introduced ironclad warships before the British did, and even when the British made a breakthrough—as with the Dreadnought class big-gun battleships—it was with the knowledge that their technological rivals, Germany and the United States, would soon follow suit.
Academic text (2004) -
Naval engineers designed the new ironclad to enhance its defensive capabilities against enemy fire.
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And it can be ironclad where that's going to be the person who pulls it off.
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His rolling mill, however, profitably made armor plating for all or almost all of the Confederate ironclad gunboats.
Academic text (2009) -
It is the looming hull of an ironclad warship (MATTE).
Fiction book (2002) -
During naval battles, the ironclad boats proved to be much more effective than traditional wooden ships.
Synonyms
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5.3
A vehicle or object with thick metal on the outside to protect against attack
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Covered in steel to make it strong and safe
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Covered with heavy metal plates for protection
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Covered with metal plates for strength and protection
Made stronger with iron, for example a gate or chest
Covered with iron to make it stronger and last longer
Antonyms
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How Armored
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Morphology
Etymology
Ironclad describes a ship, vehicle, or structure that is protected by iron plates. Because iron and clad mean 'iron' and 'covered', an ironclad building or ship is literally 'covered in iron' for defense.