ammunition
am·mu·ni·tion
noun \ˌam-yə-ˈni-shən\Definition of AMMUNITION
1
a : the projectiles with their fuses, propelling charges, or primers fired from guns b : cartridges c : explosive military items (as grenades or bombs)
2
: material for use in attacking or defending a position <ammunition for the defense lawyers>
See Examples of AMMUNITION
- The troops were supplied with weapons and ammunition.
- <be certain that all of your accusations are true, lest you just give them ammunition to claim that all of them are false>
Origin of AMMUNITION
obsolete French amunition, from Middle French, alteration of munition
First Known Use: 1607
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