ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Ammunition

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˌæmjuˈnɪʃən/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Ammunition is a noun meaning Articles used in charging firearms and ordnance of all kinds; as powder, balls, shot, shells, percussion caps, rockets, etc.

Meaning

Articles used in charging firearms and ordnance of all kinds; as powder, balls, shot, shells, percussion caps, rockets, etc.

More Meanings

  1. (figurative) Arguments and information that can be used against the other party in a conflict.
  2. To supply with ammunition.
  3. (obsolete) Military stores, or provisions of all kinds for attack or defense.

Example Sentences

ammunition bread
ammunition shoes
However, preventing a vote from taking place could give ammunition to the SNP, which argues that Scotland’s view carries little weight in the union.
Providing your administrator(s) with evidence of research progress gives them ammunition to request additional funds from the site-based management pool.

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Related dictionary entries include cartridge, munition, bullet, weapon, ordnance, arms.

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