equipment
Translation
equipment, gear, apparatus
Examples
The gym has new exercise equipment.
The gym has new exercise equipment.
We need special equipment for this job.
We need special equipment for this job.
Grammar Patterns
((equipment)) for ((-ing sth.)) We need special equipment for climbing.
Similar Words
Synonyms: gear, apparatus, supplies
Etymology
From Old French 'equiper' (to fit out a ship). The suffix '-ment' indicates a thing or result.
Memory Tips
Remember that it's an uncountable noun, so you say 'a piece of equipment', not 'an equipment'.