munition

UK
/mjuːˈnɪʃən/
US
/mjuˈnɪʃən/
munitionnoun
munitions
pl
UK
/mjuːˈnɪʃən/
US
/mjuˈnɪʃən/
Translations
The soldiers were running low on munitions during the battle.
У солдат заканчивались боеприпасы во время боя.
Additional translations
военное снаряжение
Definitions
Military weapons, ammunition, and equipment used in combat.
The soldiers were supplied with munitions before heading into battle.
The act or process of supplying military forces with weapons and equipment.
The rapid munition of the troops ensured they were ready for the offensive.
munitionverb
munitioned
Past Simple
munitioned
Past Participle
munitioning
Gerund
UK
/mjuːˈnɪʃən/
US
/mjuˈnɪʃən/
Archaic/transitive: to supply with munitions or fortify.
Definitions
To supply or equip with munitions; to arm or fortify.
They munitioned the fortress before the enemy arrived.
Synonyms
arm with ammunition
furnish with arms
munitionadjective
more munition
Comp.
most munition
Super.
Attributive use: relating to munitions or their manufacture.
Definitions
Pertaining to munitions or their production.
She worked in a munition factory during the war.