munition
[ myoo-nish-uhn ]
noun
Usually munitions. materials used in war, especially weapons and ammunition.
material or equipment for carrying on any undertaking.
verb (used with object)
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
Unmunitioned, un-mū-nish′und, adj. not provided with war materials.
British Dictionary definitions for munition
munition
/ (mjuːˈnɪʃən) /
verb
(tr) to supply with munitions
Origin of munition
1C16: via French from Latin mūnītiō fortification, from mūnīre to fortify. See ammunition
Derived forms of munition
- munitioner, noun
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