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Ordnance

usgb/ˈɔːrdnəns/Volume
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Military ContextPlay
Use 'ordnance' when discussing military equipment, especially during war or in training contexts. SlideThe soldiers trained with live ordnance to prepare for deployment.
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Not HandheldPlay
'Ordnance' usually refers to large-caliber guns, not small firearms or handheld weapons. SlideThey loaded the ordnance onto the battleship before setting sail.
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Danger ImpliedPlay
The word carries a sense of danger as it is associated with heavy weapons and explosives. SlideThe area was evacuated due to unexploded ordnance.
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