rations
21jack rations — /ˈdʒæk ræʃənz/ (say jak rashuhnz) plural noun Military civilian food brought from home to supplement army rations whilst on manoeuvre. {jack1 + ration + s3} …
22wet rations — /ˈwɛt ræʃənz/ (say wet rashuhnz) plural noun Military pre cooked food in a form ready for consumption, usually supplied in tins. Compare dry rations …
23iron rations — Emergency rations. Simple food …
24K rations — n [pl] (AmE) special meals given to US soldiers during World War II. They were named after Dr Ancel Keys, the leader of the group that created them. The food was supplied in three boxes, one each for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and each… …
25bag of rations — noun A fussy or overly zealous military superior …
26fresh rations — new food supplies …
27meager rations — food meal that provides little sustenance or nutrition, bread and water …
28iron rations — plural noun a small emergency supply of food …
29iron rations — noun (plural) small amounts of high energy food, carried by soldiers, climbers etc …
30iron rations — UK / US noun [plural] a supply of emergency food, especially food for the armed forces …