lightly armed

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Carrying few or small weapons.

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Examples (20)

  • The guards at the museum were only lightly armed.
  • The patrol was lightly armed and easily overwhelmed.
  • The reconnaissance unit was lightly armed to allow for greater speed and stealth.
  • They were only lightly armed with pistols.
  • In the early days of the rebellion, the fighters were lightly armed with whatever they could find.
  • The guards were lightly armed, primarily for show.
  • Compared to the heavily armored soldiers, the local militia seemed lightly armed.
  • Despite being lightly armed, the rebels managed to hold their position.
  • The police officers on regular patrol are usually lightly armed, carrying only a sidearm and a baton.
  • The reconnaissance team was lightly armed for stealth.
  • Were the explorers lightly armed when they ventured into the unknown territory?
  • He found himself lightly armed against a heavily fortified enemy.
  • They underestimated the enemy, assuming the outpost would be lightly armed.
  • The police unit was lightly armed for routine patrols.
  • The security detail for the event will be lightly armed to avoid alarming the public.
  • Being lightly armed can be a disadvantage in open combat.
  • A lightly armed scout peeked over the ridge, reporting back to his commander.
  • They chose to be lightly armed to maintain mobility.
  • Even though they were lightly armed, their superior training gave them an advantage.
  • The escort was lightly armed, relying on speed for protection.