Victualling: meaning, definitions and examples
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victualling
[ ˈvɪk.tʃu.əl.ɪŋ ]
naval supply
Victualling refers to the act of supplying food, provisions, or sustenance, especially for a ship, army, or other large group. It encompasses the planning, storage, and distribution of food necessary for sustenance during a voyage or campaign.
Synonyms
feeding, provisioning, supplying.
Examples of usage
- The victualling of the naval fleet was crucial for their long journey.
- The army's successful victualling ensured they could march for weeks without resupply.
- During wartime, victualling becomes a vital logistical concern.
Translations
Translations of the word "victualling" in other languages:
🇵🇹 abastecimento
🇮🇳 भोजन सामग्री
🇩🇪 Verpflegung
🇮🇩 persediaan makanan
🇺🇦 постачання продуктів
🇵🇱 zaopatrzenie
🇯🇵 食料供給
🇫🇷 approvisionnement
🇪🇸 abastecimiento
🇹🇷 gıda temini
🇰🇷 식량 조달
🇸🇦 توفير الغذاء
🇨🇿 zásobování
🇸🇰 zásobovanie
🇨🇳 供给食品
🇸🇮 oskrba
🇮🇸 matarbirgðir
🇰🇿 асылық
🇬🇪 სურსათის მომარაგება
🇦🇿 qida təminatı
🇲🇽 abastecimiento
Etymology
The term 'victualling' originates from the Latin 'victualia', meaning 'provisions' or 'food supplies'. It entered English usage in the late Middle Ages, with early forms like 'victuals' appearing around the 14th century, which referred primarily to foodstuffs. Over time, the meaning expanded to include the supply of food for military operations and ships, emphasizing its importance in maritime and military contexts. The use of the word reflects the critical role of logistics in ensuring that crews and soldiers have the necessary nutrition to function effectively. It is closely tied to the traditions of seafaring and military campaigns, where victualling systems were developed to sustain long periods away from land or support in hostile environments.