military equipment

Armed forces gear

Military equipment encompasses the materiel used by armed forces—weapons, vehicles, aircraft, ships, communications gear, uniforms, and supplies.

The term appears frequently in contexts of defense spending, arms exports, and international agreements: The treaty restricts transfers of military equipment to conflict zones.

Equipment ranges from personal gear like helmets and body armor to major systems like tanks and fighter jets.

Opposites
purpose/use domain

military equipmentconsumer goods

Products bought by individuals

household goods · consumer products · office equipment · agricultural equipment · sporting goods

construction/protection

military equipmentmedical equipment

Tools for patient care

construction equipment · medical supplies · humanitarian aid · relief supplies · farming equipment

Family

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Familiarity
Top 100,000
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG