English Online Dictionary. What means equipment? What does equipment mean?
English
Etymology
From equip + -ment, or from French équipement.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ɪˈkwɪpmənt/
Noun
equipment (usually uncountable, plural equipments)
- The act of equipping, or the state of being equipped, as for a voyage or expedition.
- Any items used in equipping something or someone, for example things needed for an expedition or voyage.
- (slang, humorous) The male genitalia.
Synonyms
- gear, kit, rigging, tackle
Derived terms
Related terms
- equip
Descendants
- → German: Equipment