munition
Pronunciation: /ˌmjuˈnɪʃən/
The English word “munition” has 4 meanings listed here.
noun
- Materials of war: armaments, weapons and ammunition.
- Bombs, rockets, missiles (complete explosive devices, in contrast to e.g. guns).
- A tower or fortification.
verb
- To supply with munitions.
Etymology
From Latin mūnitiō (“a defence, fortification”) via French munition, from mūnīre (“fortify, defend (with a wall)”) + -tiō, from moenia (“city walls, defensive walls, or walls in general”). Equivalent to munite + -ion.
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