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Ordnance
01
military materials such as weapons, ammunition, and equipment
Examples
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.
02
large but transportable weaponry used by military forces
Examples
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.
