ordnanceman

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

ordnance +‎ -man

Noun[edit]

ordnanceman (plural ordnancemen)

  1. (military) A person responsible for storing, maintaining, and handling ordnance.
    • 1993, Joseph T. Stanik, "Swift and Effective Retribution": The U.S. Sixth Fleet and the Confrontation with Qaddafi (The U.S. Navy in the Modern World Series; 3)‎[1], Naval Historical Center:
      Ordnancemen stenciled bombs with “greetings” on behalf of friends and loved ones back home or slogans playing on beer and cigarette advertisements […]
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