Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ordnance
noun
/ˈɔːrd.nəns/
Definition
military weapons, ammunition, and equipment.
Examples
- The army received new ordnance for their artillery division.
- During the training exercises, the soldiers practiced handling various types of ordnance.
Meaning
Ordnance refers to the materials used in warfare, particularly the weapons and ammunition that are necessary for military operations.
Synonyms
- munitions
- armaments
- artillery
- weapons
