noun
munition
Munition (noun) means Materials of war: armaments, weapons and ammunition.
noun
1
Materials of war: armaments, weapons and ammunition.
2
Bombs, rockets, missiles (complete explosive devices, in contrast to e.g. guns).
3
A tower or fortification.
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Etymology
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.
Rhymes for munition
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
abortion
abrasion
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of munition?
"munition" (noun) means materials of war: armaments, weapons and ammunition.
What are the different meanings of munition?
"munition" has 3 main meanings: 1. Materials of war: armaments, weapons and ammunition; 2. Bombs, rockets, missiles (complete explosive devices, in contrast to e.g. guns); 3. A tower or fortification.