ammunition

Meaning

Noun

1. Articles used in charging firearms and ordnance of all kinds; as powder, balls, shot, shells, percussion caps, rockets, etc.
2. (obsolete) Military stores, or provisions of all kinds for attack or defense.
3. Arguments and information that can be used against the other party in a conflict.

Verb

To supply with ammunition.

Synonyms

munition

ammo

bullet

cartridge

munitions

slug

cartridge belt

detonator

explosive

explosives

gunshot

magazine

missile

ordnance

pouch

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projectile

sack

shot

shovel

weapons

cartridge-belt

arrows and bullets

armament

armoury

arms

bandoleer

bomb

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Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˌæmjuˈnɪʃən/

Etymology

From older French amunition, rebracketing of la munition (“the war supplies”) as l’amunition. Ultimately from Latin; see munition for more.

Sentences

Other weapons may be more powerful and carry unlimited ammunition as well .