Ordnance

Pronunciation: /ˈɔrdnəns/

Definitions of ordnance

noun military weapons and ammunition; equipment for war

Example Sentences

A1 Soldiers need to be trained in handling ordnance safely.

A2 The military base stored a large amount of ordnance for training purposes.

B1 The disposal of old ordnance can be a dangerous task.

B2 The navy ship carried a variety of ordnance for different combat situations.

C1 The expert team carefully examined the ordnance to determine its origin and potential impact.

C2 The government implemented strict regulations for the storage and handling of ordnance to prevent accidents.

Examples of ordnance in a Sentence

formal The military base is well-stocked with various types of ordnance.

informal Make sure you don't accidentally set off any of the ordnance lying around.

slang I heard they're bringing in some heavy ordnance for the big operation.

figurative Her sharp words were like emotional ordnance, causing explosions in their relationship.

Grammatical Forms of ordnance

• past tense: ordnanced
• plural: ordnances
• comparative: more ordnance
• superlative: most ordnance
• present tense: ordnances
• future tense: will ordnance
• perfect tense: have ordnanced
• continuous tense: is ordnancing
• singular: ordnance
• positive degree: ordnance
• infinitive: to ordnance
• gerund: ordnancing
• participle: ordnancing

Origin and Evolution of ordnance

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'ordnance' originated from the Old French word 'ordeneance' which meant 'arrangement' or 'order'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'ordnance' came to refer to military weapons and equipment, particularly artillery and ammunition. The term is now commonly used in military contexts to describe large-caliber guns and artillery pieces.