armor-piercing

[US]/[ˈɔːmə(ː) ˈpɪər.sɪŋ]/
[UK]/[ˈɔːrmər ˈpɪər.sɪŋ]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj.Designed to penetrate armor.; Relating to armor-piercing ammunition.
n.Armor-piercing ammunition.

Phrases & Collocations

armor-piercing rounds

armor-piercing projectile

using armor-piercing

armor-piercing capability

armor-piercing shell

highly armor-piercing

new armor-piercing

armor-piercing design

armor-piercing effect

developed armor-piercing

Example Sentences

the tank's armor-piercing rounds easily breached the enemy fortifications.

the new rifle featured armor-piercing ammunition for improved combat effectiveness.

military analysts studied the effectiveness of armor-piercing rounds against modern tanks.

the soldier carefully aimed his armor-piercing projectile at the armored vehicle.

the design incorporated advanced armor-piercing capabilities into the new missile system.

the armor-piercing round penetrated the vehicle's thick steel plating.

the team developed armor-piercing rounds specifically for urban warfare scenarios.

the testing showed the armor-piercing capability of the new round was exceptional.

the infantry unit relied on armor-piercing weapons to engage enemy tanks.

the engineers designed a new armor-piercing warhead for the missile.

the effectiveness of armor-piercing rounds depends on the target's armor composition.

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