munition
Usually munitions. materials used in war, especially weapons and ammunition.
material or equipment for carrying on any undertaking.
to provide with munitions.
Origin of munition
1Other words from munition
- un·mu·ni·tioned, adjective
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How to use munition in a sentence
All the motives of pacifism, of neutrality, of co-operation by financing and munitioning the war, were foul in her eyes.
We Can't Have Everything | Rupert HughesThe enemy in the first period of the war had, if anything, an even greater superiority in munitioning than in men.
A General Sketch of the European War | Hilaire BellocTo that end all his munitioning, and even the details of his tactics, were directed.
A General Sketch of the European War | Hilaire BellocMuch of the relief and munitioning of the fighting lines was done at night.
The Old Front Line | John Masefield
British Dictionary definitions for munition
/ (mjuːˈnɪʃən) /
(tr) to supply with munitions
Origin of munition
1Derived forms of munition
- munitioner, noun
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