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munition

mu·ni·tion

UK/ˌmjuˈnɪʃən/ US/mjuˈnɪʃʌn/ uncommon obsolete rare
noun (2) verb (1)

noun

1.
2.

defensive structure consisting of walls or mounds built around a stronghold to strengthen it

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verb

1.

supply with weapons

Origin

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.

Phrases

  • cluster munition
  • loiter munition
  • loitering munition

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