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munition
[ myoo-nish-uhn ]
/ myuˈnɪʃ ən /
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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.
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Origin of munition
OTHER WORDS FROM munition
un·mu·ni·tioned, adjectiveWords nearby munition
muniment, muniment room, muniments, Munin, munite, munition, munition armor, munitions, Munkácsy, Munnings, munnion
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How to use munition in a sentence
British Dictionary definitions for munition
munition
/ (mjuːˈnɪʃən) /
verb
(tr) to supply with munitions
Derived forms of munition
munitioner, nounWord Origin for munition
C16: via French from Latin mūnītiō fortification, from mūnīre to fortify. See ammunition
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