munitions
word · lemma: munition
Definition
Supplies used in war, such as bullets, bombs, shells, and other weapons or materials needed by an army.
Usage & Nuances
"Munitions" is a formal, military term, almost always used in plural, referring to all kinds of military supplies (especially ammunition, but also weapons and equipment). Not commonly used in everyday conversation except in military or historical contexts.
Spanish: municiones - pertrechos (militar)Portuguese (BR): munições - material bélicoPortuguese (PT): munições - material de guerraChinese (Simplified): 军火 - 军需品Chinese (Traditional): 軍火 - 軍需品Hindi: गोलाबारूद - युद्ध सामग्रीArabic: ذخائر - عتادBengali: শস্ত্রসামগ্রী - গোলাবারুদRussian: боеприпасы - вооружениеJapanese: 軍需品 - 弾薬Vietnamese: quân nhu - đạn dượcKorean: 군수품 - 탄약Turkish: mühimmatUrdu: اسلحہ - گولہ بارودIndonesian: munisi - perlengkapan militer
Example Sentences
The soldiers loaded the truck with munitions.
basic
They stored the munitions safely in the warehouse.
basic
Factories produced munitions during the war.
basic
There was a shortage of munitions on the front lines.
natural
The government increased its investment in munitions factories.
natural
Handling munitions requires strict safety measures.
natural