ammunition

n. the bullets, shells, or gunpowder used in guns and other weapons.

n. projectiles, explosives, and propellants used in firearms and ordnance. Uncountable in its general sense, though specific types may be countable.

“The soldiers were running low on ammunition after the long battle.”

“The logistics team worked through the night to ensure that sufficient ammunition reached the front lines before the offensive began.”

n. facts or information you can use to support your side or attack someone else's ideas.

n. information, evidence, or arguments used to support a position or to attack an opponent in a debate or conflict.

“His past mistakes gave his political rivals plenty of ammunition to use against him.”

“The leaked internal memo provided the opposition party with all the ammunition they needed to challenge the government's new policy.”

v. to provide a person or group with bullets and other military supplies.

v. to equip or supply a military unit or individual with ammunition.

“The fort was fully ammunitioned and ready for the coming attack.”

“The treaty strictly prohibited the neighbouring states from ammunitioning the rebel forces across the border.”

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