Synonyms

munition

American

[myoo-nish-uhn] / myuˈnɪʃ ən /

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.

munition British

/ mjuːˈnɪʃən /

verb

(tr) to supply with munitions

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Other Word Forms

munitioner noun
unmunitioned adjective

Etymology

Origin of munition

1525–35; < Latin mūnītiōn- (stem of mūnītiō ) a fortifying, equivalent to mūnīt ( us ) fortified ( munite ) + -iōn- -ion

Example Sentences

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The sprint for more munitions is a welcome development and a timely reminder that the U.S. can still choose to defend itself and its global interests.

From The Wall Street Journal

When Hitler violated his nonaggression pact with Russia in June 1941, the U.S. and Britain agreed to supply tanks, trucks, munitions and foodstuffs to help the Soviets battle the Nazis.

From The Wall Street Journal

Chinese plans to build wind turbines at Ardersier require approval from UK ministers and it is for them to choose a Scottish location for a new munitions factory.

From BBC

It was put up by the local initiative "Our Luebben" to protest against plans by the arms group Diehl to soon start producing munitions components at the factory.

From Barron's

No officers were hurt, police said, and one additional person was hospitalized with minor injuries from less-lethal munitions.

From Los Angeles Times

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