armament

[ahr-muh-muhnt]

noun

1. the arms and equipment with which a military unit or military apparatus is supplied.

2. a land, sea, or air force equipped for war.

3. armor.

4. Usually armaments. military strength collectively.

   the armaments race; a country without armaments.

5. the process of equipping or arming for war.

armament

/ ˈɑːməmənt /

noun

1. (often plural) the weapon equipment of a military vehicle, ship, or aircraft

2. a military force raised and armed ready for war

3. preparation for war involving the production of equipment and arms

Other Word Forms

• nonarmament noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of armament¹

1690–1700; < Latin armāmenta fittings, equivalent to armā ( re ) to fit out ( arm ² ) + -menta (plural) -ment

Word History and Origins

Origin of armament¹

C17: from Latin armāmenta utensils, from armāre to equip

Example Sentences

Hamas is prepared to give up heavy weapons but wants to keep some armaments.

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"Russia's state armament programmes also suggest its production capacity for a system like Avangard is limited," he argues.

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The joint investigation revealed that files compiled by Sepa, a government pollution watchdog, stated the navy failed to properly maintain a network of 1,500 water pipes at the Coulport armaments depot.

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It has also created the new post of national armaments director and established a new Military Strategic Headquarters.

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Among the armaments reported to have been placed on pause were Patriot interceptor missiles and precision artillery shells.

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Related Words

• ammunition 
• arms 
• hardware 
• ordnance 
• weaponry