equipment
/ɪˈkwɪpmənt/
Word Rarity
Uncommon
Frequency: 4.88 in modern English
22
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
3
Syllables
8
Unique Chars
Meaning
noun
The act of equipping, or the state of being equipped, as for a voyage or expedition.
Uncountable
Example Sentences
- "The equipment of the fleet was therefore hastened by de Witt ; in hopes that , by striking at first a successful blow , he might inspire courage into the dismayed States"
- "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."
- "Armed and dight, In the equipments of a knight."
- "Tompkins is considered a hero in the deep ecology movement and works hand in hand with his wife Kris, the former CEO of the outdoor clothing and equipment company Patagonia."
- "The segment advises the reader matter-of-factly that “the penis [of a whale] should be tucked inside the body and when needed enlarged into an erection”. At the very least, the statement sounds odd. At most, it could make human penis owners consider that their equipment might not represent the highest evolutionary ideal."
Etymology
Origin
- Source language: French
Word Breakdown
- Root: équipement