ordnance

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Noun 1.2.1 Usage notes 1.2.2 Related terms 1.2.3 Translations

[edit] English

[edit] Pronunciation

• (UK) enPR: ôrdʹnəns, IPA: /ˈɔːdnəns/, SAMPA: /"O:dn@ns/
• (US) enPR: ôrdʹnəns, IPA: /ˈɔɹdnəns/, SAMPA: /"Ordn@ns/

[edit] Noun

ordnance (plural ordnances)

1. military equipment, especially weapons and ammunition.
2. artillery.

[edit] Usage notes

This word is sometimes confused with ordinance, a local law or regulation.

The British ordnance survey, while originally military, is responsible for surveying and map making.

[edit] Related terms

• unexploded ordnance

[edit] Translations