ordnance
1 of 1noun/ˈɔrdnəns/
Forms:ordnances
1
military materials such as weapons, ammunition, and equipment
- The military base had a vast storage facility for its ordnance, ensuring readiness for any potential conflicts.
- A significant part of the defense budget is allocated to the procurement and maintenance of ordnance.
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2
large but transportable weaponry used by military forces
- The museum displayed ordnance from the Civil War, including cannons and mortars.
- The battlefield was scattered with the remnants of heavy ordnance, testament to the intense fighting that occurred there.
- Modern ordnance, such as missile launchers, combines traditional firepower with advanced targeting systems.
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