equipment

noun

Any items used in equipping something or someone, for example things needed for an expedition or voyage.

The act of equipping, or the state of being equipped, as for a voyage or expedition.

(slang, humorous) The male genitalia.

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Synonyms for equipment

machineryn appurtenancesn apparatusn gearn equipagen facilitiesn accoutermentn paraphernalian outfittingn accessoriesn installationsn fittingsn appliancesn utensilsn fixturesn

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Where does equipment come from?

The word equipment breaks down into one root of other origin: the root quip-, from other scip (“ship (fit out)”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.