Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
munitions
Noun
/mjuːˈnɪʃənz/
Definition
Military weapons, ammunition, and equipment needed for warfare.
Examples
- The army stocked up on munitions before the operation.
- The factory was responsible for producing munitions for the war effort.
- International law regulates the trade of munitions to ensure they are not used in conflicts unapproved by the UN.
Meaning
The term refers to various types of military supplies, especially the materials used in combat such as bombs, missiles, and shells.
Synonyms
- arms
- weapons
- ammunition
- ordnance
