victual

• Существительное, обозначающее любое вещество, которое можно использовать в качестве пищи, хотя в современном языке этот термин считается устаревшим или архаичным.

A noun referring to any substance that can be used as food, though the term is now considered archaic or obsolete in modern usage.

1. Food or provisionsC1formalbritish

   Any substance that can be used as food, especially supplies of food.

   Продовольствие

   • The ship carried enough victuals for a three-month voyage.
   • They stocked up on victuals before the long winter.
   • The innkeeper provided victuals for the weary travelers.

   Synonymsfarefoodnourishmentnutrimentsustenance

• Устаревший глагол, означающий снабжать или обеспечивать едой или припасами.

An archaic verb meaning to supply or provide with food or provisions.

1. Supply with foodC2formalbritish

   To provide or stock with food and other necessary provisions.

   Снабжать продовольствием

   • The ship was victualed for a long voyage across the Atlantic.
   • The army victualed the fortress before the siege began.
   • They victualed the expedition with enough supplies for three months.

   Synonymscaterfeednourishprovisionpurveystocksupplysustain

2. Lay in provisionsC2formalbritish

   To store or accumulate food and supplies for future use.

   Запасать провизию

   • The settlers victualed their cabins before the harsh winter set in.
   • We must victual the pantry for the upcoming holiday feast.
   • The crew victualed the submarine with non-perishable goods.

   Synonymscaterequipfurnishprovisionpurveystockstoresupply

3. Take in nourishmentC2formalbritish

   To consume food or eat for sustenance.

   Принимать пищу

   • The patient victualed slowly after the surgery.
   • They victualed heartily after the long hike.
   • The animals victualed on the fresh grass in the meadow.

   Synonymsconsumedineeatfeedingestpartake