ordnance
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British pronunciation
/ˈɔːdnəns/

Definition & Meaning of "ordnance"

Ordnance
01

military materials such as weapons, ammunition, and equipment

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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

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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.
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