munition

• Nom désignant l'ensemble des armes et des fournitures militaires, ou les ouvrages défensifs tels que murs ou remparts élevés autour d'une fortification pour la renforcer.

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.

   Matériel de guerre

   • 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.

   Synonymesammunitionmaterielordnanceweaponry

2. FortificationC1formalbritish

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

   Fortification

   • 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.

   Synonymesbulwarkfortificationrampart

• Verbe vieilli signifiant approvisionner en munitions ou en fournitures militaires.

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.

   Munitionner

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

   Synonymesarmequipweaponize