munition

• Sustantivo que designa armas y suministros militares en conjunto, o bien obras defensivas como muros o terraplenes levantados alrededor de una fortificación para reforzarla.

A noun referring to weapons and military supplies considered collectively, or to defensive structures such as walls or mounds built around a stronghold to strengthen it.

1. Weapons and military suppliesB2formal

   A collective term for weapons, ammunition, and other military equipment used in warfare.

   material bélico

   • The army stockpiled munitions in the underground bunker.
   • The treaty restricted the production of certain types of munitions.
   • The factory was converted to produce munitions during the war.

   Sinónimosammunitionmaterielordnanceweaponry

2. FortificationC1formalbritish

   A defensive structure, such as a wall or mound, built around a stronghold to strengthen it against attack.

   Fortificación

   • The castle's outer munition was reinforced with stone.
   • Ancient engineers designed munitions to protect the city walls.
   • The soldiers repaired the munition after the siege.

   Sinónimosbulwarkfortificationrampart

• Verbo poco común que significa proveer de municiones o suministros militares, especialmente para armas o equipos de guerra.

An obsolete verb meaning to supply with munitions or military provisions.

1. Supply with weaponsC1formal

   To provide or equip with military weapons, ammunition, or other war materials.

   Abastecer de armas

   • The government decided to munition the allied forces.
   • They munitioned the fortress with cannons and gunpowder.
   • The rebels were secretly munitioned by foreign powers.

   Sinónimosarmequipweaponize