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Synonyms for ordnance

Grammar : Noun
Spell : awrd-nuh ns
Phonetic Transcription : ˈɔrd nəns

Définition of ordnance

Origin :
  • "cannon, artillery," 1540s, a clipped form of ordinance (q.v.) which was attested from late 14c. in the sense of "military materials, provisions of war;" a sense now obsolete but which led to those of "engines for discharging missiles" (early 15c.) and "branch of the military concerned with stores and materials" (late 15c.). The shorter word was established in these distinct senses by 17c. Ordnance survey (1833), official survey of Great Britain and Ireland, was undertaken by the government under the direction of the Master-General of the Ordnance (a natural choice, because gunners have to be skilled at surveying ranges and distances).
  • noun artillery
Example sentences :
  • Methinks I see the breastplates of horse over there, and some sign of ordnance too.
  • Extract from : « Micah Clarke » by Arthur Conan Doyle
  • It 's not a very comely piece of ordnance, but it is very true and easy to carry.
  • Extract from : « Tony Butler » by Charles James Lever
  • If the ordnance officer wanted it, let him come himself and get it!
  • Extract from : « The Long Roll » by Mary Johnston
  • Provisions, ordnance, ammunition, and recruits were expected from St. Louis.
  • Extract from : « Old Fort Snelling » by Marcus L. Hansen
  • This time there was no defect in the ordnance or the gunnery of the American ship.
  • Extract from : « The Naval History of the United States » by Willis J. Abbot.
  • But the ordnance of both was light, so that the combat was greatly prolonged.
  • Extract from : « The Naval History of the United States » by Willis J. Abbot.
  • Before him was an ordnance map of the section covered by his operations.
  • Extract from : « The Boy Scouts on the Trail » by George Durston
  • We need trouble about naught except the ordnance, and them we must destroy.
  • Extract from : « Two Gallant Sons of Devon » by Harry Collingwood
  • Then, that done, return to your ordnance and prepare to fire, for the time will be at hand.
  • Extract from : « Two Gallant Sons of Devon » by Harry Collingwood
  • It encloses four acres, and has a large depot for ordnance, arms, &c.
  • Extract from : « A New Guide for Emigrants to the West » by J. M. Peck

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