Ordnance - English meaning

noun

Each of the two upper limbs of the human body from the shoulder to the hand.

Usage examples:

She held the baby in her arms

verb

Supply or provide with weapons.

Usage examples:

The security forces are armed with automatic rifles

plural noun

Weapons; armaments.

Usage examples:

Arms and ammunition

noun

Large-calibre guns used in warfare on land.

Usage examples:

Tanks and heavy artillery

noun

Large guns that are moved on wheels or metal tracks, or the part of an army that uses these

Usage examples:

He served as an artillery officer.

noun

Very large guns that are moved on wheels or metal tracks, or the part of the army that uses these

Usage examples:

Naval gunfire and ground-based artillery are generally less accurate than many aircraft-borne weapo…

noun

A large, heavy piece of artillery, typically mounted on wheels, formerly used in warfare.

Usage examples:

They would cross at the town ford, under cover of the defending cannon

verb

Collide with something forcefully or at an angle.

Usage examples:

The couple behind almost cannoned into us

noun

A large, powerful gun, usually attached to two or four wheels, that was used in the past to fire heavy stone or metal balls

Usage examples:

The 5,000-pound cannon predates the civil war., the cannon were positioned on the field of battle.

noun

A weapon incorporating a metal tube from which bullets, shells, or other missiles are propelled by explosive force, typically making a characteristic loud, sharp noise.

Usage examples:

Most of the shells fired by artillery guns were high explosive shells which could throw shrapnel ov…

verb

Cause (an engine) to race.

Usage examples:

As neil gunned the engine the boat jumped forward

phrase

Arms with large muscles

Usage examples:

He was showing off his guns in a tight t-shirt., here's a great workout for your guns., i became a …

noun

Military materials and equipment.

Usage examples:

The shipping of materiel south into the battle zone

noun

Military equipment and supplies

Usage examples:

Refuelling cargo planes in mid-air saves valuable time in shipping matériel to the front.

verb

Supply with munitions.

Usage examples:

It never had the defence industry necessary to equip or munition its forces

plural noun

Military weapons, ammunition, equipment, and stores.

Usage examples:

Reserves of nuclear, chemical, and conventional munitions

plural noun

Military weapons such as guns and bombs

noun

A thing designed or used for inflicting bodily harm or physical damage.

Usage examples:

Nuclear weapons

noun

An object used in fighting or war, such as a gun or a bomb, or something used against someone

Usage examples:

The walls were decorated with swords, axes, and other medieval weapons., even laughter can be used …