matériel

noun ma·té·ri·el \mə-ˌtir-ē-ˈel\

: equipment and supplies used by soldiers

Full Definition of MATÉRIEL

: equipment, apparatus, and supplies used by an organization or institution

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ma·té·ri·el or ma·te·ri·el \mə-ˌtir-ē-ˈel\

French matériel, from matériel, adjective

First Known Use: 1819

Synonyms: accoutrements (or accouterments), apparatus, gear, hardware, kit [chiefly British], material(s), equipment (or materiel), outfit, paraphernalia, stuff, tackle

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