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weaponry Meaning & Definition

ˈwe-pən-rē

What Does Weaponry Mean?

Weaponry is used as a noun meaning weapons. It is also used to mean the science of designing and making weapons.

Weaponry: Key Facts

Part of speechnoun
Pronunciation/ˈwe-pən-rē/
Syllables3
Synonymsarms, munition and implements of war
Pluralweaponries
First known use1844

Weaponry Definition (Noun)

  1. weapons
  2. the science of designing and making weapons

Synonyms of Weaponry

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Antonyms of Weaponry

No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.

Weaponry in a Sentence

The army has a wide array of weaponry.

Word Forms & Grammar

weaponries

weaponry

weaponry (usually uncountable, plural weaponries)

Origin of Weaponry

From weapon + -ry.

First Known Use

1844

Weaponry Pronunciation

You say weaponry as /ˈwe-pən-rē/. It has 3 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (we).

Quick Answers About Weaponry

What part of speech is weaponry?

Weaponry is a noun.

What is another word for weaponry?

Close synonyms of weaponry are arms, munition and implements of war. See the full list of weaponry synonyms and antonyms.

What is the plural of weaponry?

The plural of weaponry is weaponries.

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