munition (C2)

noun

Pronunciation: mjuːˈnɪʃən

Definition

Military weapons, ammunition, equipment, and supplies used in warfare.

Examples

• The factory focused exclusively on the production of heavy munition for the national defense force.

• Logistical teams struggled to deliver enough munition to the remote outpost during the winter storm.

• International treaties strictly regulate the trade and transfer of conventional munition across borders.

How to Use munition

munitions industry (collocation)

The sector of the economy that manufactures weapons. — "Many nations rely on a robust munitions industry to maintain their national security."

stockpile of munitions (collocation)

A large collection of military supplies stored for future use. — "The inspector verified that the secret stockpile of munitions had been destroyed."

Synonyms of munition

Words with a similar meaning to munition:

• supplies
• weapons
• ammunition
• ordnance

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