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Maniglion :: Maniglion (n.) Either one of two handles on the back of a piece of ordnance.

Cupola :: Cupola (n.) A revolving shot-proof turret for heavy ordnance.

Direct :: Direct (v. t.) To arrange in a direct or straight line, as against a mark, or towards a goal; to point; to aim; as, to direct an arrow or a piece of ordnance..

Orgue :: Orgue (n.) A piece of ordnance, consisting of a number of musket barrels arranged so that a match or train may connect with all their touchholes, and a discharge be secured almost or quite simultaneously..

Park :: Park (n.) A space occupied by the animals, wagons, pontoons, and materials of all kinds, as ammunition, ordnance stores, hospital stores, provisions, etc., when brought together; also, the objects themselves; as, a park of wagons; a park of artillery..

Ammunition :: Ammunition (n.) Articles used in charging firearms and ordnance of all kinds; as powder, balls, shot, shells, percussion caps, rockets, etc..

Chamber :: Chamber (n.) A short piece of ordnance or cannon, which stood on its breech, without any carriage, formerly used chiefly for rejoicings and theatrical cannonades..

Jingal :: "Jingal (n.) A small portable piece of ordnance, mounted on a swivel..

Aspic :: Aspic (n.) A piece of ordnance carrying a 12 pound shot.

Gunnery :: Gunnery (n.) That branch of military science which comprehends the theory of projectiles, and the manner of constructing and using ordnance..

Ordinance :: Ordinance (n.) Ordnance; cannon.

Etat Major :: Etat Major () The staff of an army, including all officers above the rank of colonel, also, all adjutants, inspectors, quartermasters, commissaries, engineers, ordnance officers, paymasters, physicians, signal officers, judge advocates; also, the noncommissioned assistants of the above officers..

Rabinet :: Rabinet (n.) A kind of small ordnance formerly in use.

Gunner :: Gunner (n.) A warrant officer in the navy having charge of the ordnance on a vessel.

Dispart :: Dispart (n.) The difference between the thickness of the metal at the mouth and at the breech of a piece of ordnance.

Jacket :: "Jacket (n.) In ordnance, a strengthening band surrounding and reenforcing the tube in which the charge is fired..

Pederero :: Pederero (n.) A term formerly applied to a short piece of chambered ordnance.

Basilisk :: Basilisk (n.) A large piece of ordnance, so called from its supposed resemblance to the serpent of that name, or from its size..

Tampion :: Tampion (n.) A wooden stopper, or plug, as for a cannon or other piece of ordnance, when not in use..

Gun :: Gun (n.) A piece of heavy ordnance; in a restricted sense, a cannon..

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