Military Equipment

verb to react angrily or defensively

preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause

• The professor's lecture hall would often bristle with intellectual debate.
• The room bristled with tension as the two coworkers argued.
• The party was bristling with energy all night long.
• Her words caused his emotions to bristle with anger.

noun a room or space used for a specific purpose, often within a larger building or structure

• The lawyer presented evidence in the court chambers.
• Let's meet in the chambers to discuss the case.
• I heard a rumor going around the chambers.
• His mind was like a labyrinth of chambers, each holding a different memory.

noun a person without a home, job, or property

adjective in a very poor condition as a result of disuse and neglect

• The derelict building was scheduled for demolition.
• That old, derelict house is so creepy.
• Let's explore that derelict place, it looks cool.
• Her derelict attitude towards her responsibilities is concerning.

noun clothing that is old, worn out, or not stylish; also used to refer to a failure or disappointment

• The store had to issue a refund for the defective duds.
• I can't believe I wasted money on those duds.
• Those jeans are total duds, dude.
• His plan to win the game turned out to be a series of duds.

noun a tool or set of tools used for a particular purpose

adjective relating to or used for equipment

• The laboratory technician carefully calibrated the equipment before conducting the experiment.
• Make sure you have all the necessary equipment before we start the project.
• I can hook you up with some top-notch equipment for your DJ gig.
• Education is the best equipment one can have for a successful future.

noun a type of high boot or sock that reaches up to the knee

adjective describing the height of something that reaches up to the knee

• The knee-high boots were a popular choice among the attendees at the formal event.
• She wore a cute pair of knee-high socks with her outfit.
• Those knee-highs are so trendy right now.
• The water in the river was knee-high after the heavy rain.

noun a type of firearm used in the 16th to 18th centuries, typically with a long barrel and fired by a matchlock or flintlock mechanism

• The soldier aimed his musket at the enemy troops.
• He held up his musket and fired at the target.
• I found an old musket in my grandpa's attic.
• Her words were like a musket, piercing through his defenses.

noun a state of being not in working order or unavailable for use

• The machinery has been deemed out of commission and needs immediate repair.
• Sorry, but the printer is out of commission right now.
• My phone is out of commission until I can get it fixed.
• After the long hike, my legs were out of commission for the rest of the day.

noun a small firearm designed to be held in one hand

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• The police officer drew his pistol to apprehend the suspect.
• I keep a pistol in my nightstand for protection.
• He whipped out his piece, a shiny new pistol.
• Her words were like a loaded pistol, ready to fire at any moment.

noun a small bag or flexible container, typically made of cloth or leather, used for carrying money or other small items

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• The kangaroo carries its young in a pouch located on its abdomen.
• I always keep my keys in the front pouch of my backpack for easy access.
• Hey, can you pass me that pouch of chips over there?
• Her heart felt like a heavy pouch filled with unresolved emotions.

noun a firearm designed to be fired from the shoulder, having a long barrel and spiral grooves cut in the inner surface of the barrel to give the bullet a rotatory motion and thus a more precise trajectory

verb to search quickly through something in order to find or steal something

• The soldier carefully aimed his rifle at the target.
• Dad took out his rifle to go hunting this weekend.
• I heard he's packing a serious rifle for the competition.
• Her sharp wit was like a verbal rifle, always hitting the mark.

noun a type of firearm that can fire continuously with a single pull of the trigger

adjective partially automatic

• The military uses semiautomatic weapons for combat missions.
• My brother's new rifle is semiautomatic, it's pretty cool.
• I heard that gang member got caught with a semiautomatic piece.
• Her mind works like a semiautomatic machine, constantly firing off ideas.

noun a smoothbore gun for firing small shot at short range

adjective relating to or using a shotgun

• The hunter took his shotgun and set out into the woods.
• I called shotgun for the front seat of the car.
• He pulled out his shotgun and was ready to lay down some serious heat.
• She took a shotgun approach to solving the problem, trying multiple solutions at once.

noun a type of weapon used for throwing projectiles

verb to throw or hurl something with a sweeping motion

• The nurse used a sling to support the patient's injured arm.
• I'll just sling my bag over my shoulder and we can go.
• Let's sling some drinks at the bar tonight.
• He decided to sling insults at his opponent during the debate.

noun a word used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things

preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause

• The vintage car has been put in mothballs until it can be fully restored.
• My old skateboard is just sitting in mothballs in the garage.
• I heard that project has been in mothballs for months now.
• After his injury, his dreams of becoming a professional athlete were put in mothballs.