munition

 
Pronunciation: /mjʊˈnɪʃ(ə)n/

plural noun

(munitions)
  • military weapons, ammunition, equipment, and stores: reserves of nuclear, chemical, and conventional munitions (as modifier munition) munition factories

verb

[with object]
  • supply with munitions: it never had the defence industry necessary to equip or munition its forces

Derivatives

munitioner

noun ( rare)

Origin:

late Middle English (denoting a granted right or privilege): from French, from Latin munitio(n-) 'fortification', from munire 'fortify or secure'