Armament

/ˈɑːrməmənt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

Military weapons and equipment.

The country's armament was upgraded to enhance its defense capabilities.

The process of equipping a military force with weapons.

The rapid armament of the army was crucial in the face of the impending conflict.

The act of equipping for warfare.

Diplomatic efforts were made to prevent the armament of rebel groups.

A collection or supply of weapons.

The arms treaty aimed to limit the armament of participating nations.

Derived from the Latin 'armamentum', which means 'to fit out or equip'.

political armament:

The political tools and strategies used to gain influence or control.

nuclear armament:

The development and stockpiling of nuclear weapons.

military armament:

The collection of weapons used by a nation's military forces.

Heavy artillery or weapons.

They brought out the big guns for the armament show.

Personal protective gear.

Before going into the project, make sure you've got your armament ready.