armament
Translation
armament, weapons, military equipment
Examples
The country is increasing its military armament.
The country is increasing its military armament.
The treaty called for a reduction in armaments.
The treaty called for a reduction in armaments.
Grammar Patterns
((armament)) military weapons and equipment (uncountable) The country is increasing its military armament.
((armaments)) military weapons (plural, countable) The treaty called for a reduction in armaments.
Similar Words
Synonyms: weapons, weaponry, munitions, arms
Etymology
From Latin 'armāmentum' (equipment), from 'armāre' (to arm).
Memory Tips
Think of 'arming' a nation. The '-ment' suffix often refers to the result of an action, so 'armament' is the result of arming.