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armada
[noun]

a massive group of warships organized for military or strategic purposes

Ex: During the war , the imperial armada enforced a stranglehold blockade around the enemy 's coastline .
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arsenal
[noun]

the complete collection of arms, ammunition, and defense systems owned by a nation or organization

Ex: The government allocated funds to modernize its entire arsenal.
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to supply someone with the weapons, gear, and attire necessary for military service

Ex: He was accoutered for battle , ready to deploy at dawn .
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aegis
[noun]

a protective shield or breastplate, originally from ancient mythology, designed to guard the chest and upper body from harm

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barb
[noun]

a sharp projection on an arrowhead, spear, or similar tool designed to make removal difficult

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barrage
[noun]

a continuous, concentrated attack using artillery to cover a wide area rather than aim at a single target

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battalion
[noun]

a military unit composed of a varying number of companies or platoons, typically commanded by a lieutenant colonel

Ex: Each battalion had its own distinct set of responsibilities during the operation .
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bivouac
[noun]

a temporary outdoor shelter or set of living quarters built by soldiers, usually without permanent structures

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bludgeon
[noun]

a thick, usually short stick or club used to hit or strike, often intended as a weapon

Ex: The villain wielded a heavy bludgeon to intimidate his enemies .
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a continuous attack on an area using bombs

Ex: Historians studied the effects of aerial bombardment in World War II .
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bulwark
[noun]

a raised earthwork, wall, or other structure built to protect an area or fortification from attack

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to officially take possession or control of something, typically for military or governmental purposes, often without the consent of the owner

Ex: In times of war , authorities have the power to commandeer resources necessary for defense efforts .
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cudgel
[noun]

a short and thick stick that is used as a weapon for hitting or striking

Ex: The old man kept a cudgel by his bedside for protection against intruders .
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to cede
[Verb]

to hand over power, land, or a position to another, particularly due to being forced

Ex: The country is reluctantly ceding control of its key industries .
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skirmish
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a brief, small-scale fight between small groups, often part of a larger conflict

Ex: The historical records describe a skirmish that lasted only a few minutes.
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cession
[noun]

the act of surrendering a right, land, or property to a country

Ex: The cession of territory following the peace treaty resulted in a dramatic shift in regional power .
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to surrender after negotiation or when facing overwhelming pressure

Ex: The general decided to capitulate rather than risk further loss of troops .
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something granted or yielded, often reluctantly, in response to a demand or pressure

Ex: Their concession on several key issues led to a successful merger .
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brunt
[noun]

the harshest or most intense part of something

Ex: The frontline workers felt the brunt of the pandemic 's toll .
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