Meaning: An acronym for Anti-Ballistic Missile.

Part of speech: acronym

Example: The ABM system is designed to intercept missiles.

Category: Military › Defense

Meaning: A colloquial term for an atomic bomb.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The A-bomb was used in World War II.

Category: Military › Weapons

Synonyms:

• atomic bomb
• nuclear bomb

Meaning: To equip or outfit, especially for military purposes.

Part of speech: verb

Example: The soldiers were accoutred for battle.

Category: Military

Synonyms:

• equip
• furnish

Meaning: Additional items of dress or equipment.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He wore all the accoutrements of a soldier.

Category: Military

Synonyms:

• gear
• equipment

Meaning: Anti-aircraft artillery fire.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The ack-ack guns were deployed during the air raid.

Category: Military › Artillery

Synonyms: anti-aircraft fire

Meaning: a temporary position held by a pilot officer

Part of speech: noun

Example: He was promoted to acting pilot officer during the mission.

Category: Military › Aviation

Meaning: a command to prepare for action, often used in military contexts

Part of speech: noun

Example: The captain ordered action stations during the drill.

Category: Military › Operations

Synonyms: ready stations

Meaning: An officer who assists a higher-ranking officer.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The adjutant helped organize the event.

Category: Military

Synonyms: assistant

Meaning: A high-ranking officer in the navy.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The admiral commanded the fleet.

Category: Military

Synonyms: naval officer

Meaning: The highest rank in the navy.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He was promoted to Admiral of the Fleet.

Category: Military

Synonyms: fleet admiral

Meaning: A group of people sent ahead to prepare for the arrival of others.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The advance guard set up camp before the main group arrived.

Category: Military

Synonyms:

• vanguard
• forerunner

Meaning: The authority responsible for naval affairs.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The admiralty oversees the navy's operations.

Category: Military

Synonyms: naval command

Meaning: a type of bomb that explodes just above the ground

Part of speech: noun

Example: The military used a daisy cutter in the operation.

Category: Military

Synonyms:

• bomb
• explosive

Meaning: a type of automatic rifle

Part of speech: noun

Example: The Kalashnikov is widely used in many conflicts.

Category: Military

Meaning: a British organization providing services to military personnel

Part of speech: noun

Example: I bought snacks at the NAAFI during my break.

Category: Military

Meaning: a flammable liquid used in warfare

Part of speech: noun

Example: Napalm was used in several conflicts.

Category: Military

Meaning: an officer responsible for the supply of equipment

Part of speech: noun

Example: The quarter master organized the supplies for the mission.

Category: Military › Logistics