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Spare parts

Meaning in military & defence, with examples

/ˌspeə ˈpɑːts/nounCommon term

In military & defence, spare parts means: Replacement components kept in stock so that worn or broken parts of vehicles, aircraft and systems can be changed quickly.

In Turkish: yedek parça

How it is used

Usually plural; also just 'spares'. A shortage of spare parts is one of the most common reasons why equipment is out of service. Contracts often include spare parts packages and long-term supply agreements.

Example sentences

  1. Two helicopters cannot fly while we wait for spare parts.

  2. The contract includes spare parts for the first five years.

Common collocations

  • order spare parts
  • spare parts shortage
  • spare parts package
  • stock of spare parts
  • maintenanceThe regular work of checking, servicing and repairing vehicles, aircraft, ships and equipment so that they stay safe and ready to use.
  • supplyThe provision of food, fuel, spare parts and other materials that units need; in the plural, the materials themselves.
  • logisticsThe planning and delivery of everything forces need to live and operate: supplies, transport, maintenance, medical support and facilities.
  • contractorA company or person that signs a contract to supply goods, build something or provide services, for example to a defence ministry.

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