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equipment.

The act of equipping, or the state of being equipped, as for a voyage or expedition.

9 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ɪˈkwɪpmənt/[ɪˈkʰwɪpmənt] ~ [ɪˈkʰwɪpmn̩t]/əˈkwɪpmənt/[əˈkwɪpmənt] ~ [əˈkwɪpmn̩t]
  1. The act of equipping, or the state of being equipped, as for a voyage or expedition.

    uncountable · usually
  2. Any items used in equipping something or someone, for example things needed for an expedition or voyage.

    uncountable · usually
    We need more gardening equipment if we want to properly landscape our yard, not just a rake and some gloves.
    The sports shop sells different kits of famous clubs, and equipment from all kind of sports.
  3. The male genitalia.

    humorous · slang · uncountable · usually
Where this word comes from

From equip + -ment, or from French équipement.

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