armaments

Definition of armamentsnext
plural of armament
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Noun
  • The negotiators discussed the Strait of Hormuz, Baghaei said, but did not mention discussion of nuclear weapons.
    ABC News, ABC News, 12 Apr. 2026
  • Back in Illinois, state lawmakers are considering a gun bill that would require pistol manufacturers to redesign models that can easily be turned into automatic weapons.
    Grace Miserocchi, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible.
    CA Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026
  • TokyoReuters — Japan on Tuesday unveiled its biggest overhaul of defense export rules in decades, scrapping restrictions on overseas arms sales and opening the way for exports of warships, missiles and other weapons.
    CNN Money, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026
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“Armaments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/armaments. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.

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