Definition of ammunition in English:

ammunition

noun

mass noun

1A supply or quantity of bullets and shells.
‘guns, ammunition, and explosives’
as modifier ‘an ammunition dump’
- ‘Large quantities of ammunition and supplies had been stockpiled there.’
- ‘He is suspected of being a hired hitman able to supply guns and ammunition to contacts in the criminal underworld.’
- ‘By the winter artillery ammunition had been rationed to one or two shells per gun per day.’
- ‘The hospital official said the shell was ammunition for either a rocket or mortar.’
- ‘The weapon used was a pump action shot gun and a large quantity of ammunition was later found around the house and in the outbuildings.’
- ‘Three men were being questioned by detectives today after a gun and ammunition were found dumped in bushes.’
- ‘If you take over a gun shop, then the shop will supply you with ammunition.’
- ‘Clean out the local gun shop's supply of ammunition and make a last stand, of course!’
- ‘Local hardware stores were broken into to supply arms and ammunition.’
- ‘His leather-bound, regimental guns were the first to fire fixed ammunition with wooden cases.’
- ‘Both gunner and commander are able to fire the gun and select the type of ammunition to be fired.’
- ‘Low on ammunition, he marked a sixth bunker with smoke for Cobra gun ships to attack.’
- ‘Not only has he wasted ammunition, but he's probably given you a good idea of where he is.’
- ‘The way ammunition is made today is very much as it was done a hundred or more years ago.’
- ‘They are made of high buoyancy foam and will float with guns and ammunition inside.’
- ‘She took a few of the napkins and discreetly pushed the gun and ammunition into her lap.’
- ‘In one media report, a ramp worker was even caught with a duffel bag of ammunition and a gun at work.’
- ‘Guns, grenades, knives and several rounds of ammunition were also found in the house.’
- ‘The maximum penalty for illegally possessing a gun or ammunition is up to ten years in prison or a fine, or both.’
- ‘The operation was carried out after the theft of two guns and live ammunition during a burglary.’
bullets, shells, projectiles, missiles, rounds, shot, slugs, cartridges, rockets, bombs, stores
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1. 1.1Considerations that can be used to support one's case in debate.
  ‘these figures provide ammunition to the argument for more resources’
  ‘His 19 years in the Senate have provided plenty of ammunition for critics to portray him as inconsistent.’
  ‘But it provides more ammunition to those opposed to American corporate globalisation.’
  ‘First, never ask what they would like to wear - it'll only provide them with ammunition.’
  ‘Instead of silencing his critics, it's more likely to provide them with further ammunition.’
  ‘It would provide ammunition to those who want to dismiss or minimize genuine antisemitic acts.’
  ‘His only consolation is that each setback provides ammunition for his songwriting.’
  ‘It has also provided ammunition for those who believe that simplicity equates with truth.’
  ‘Concern about injuries has provided further ammunition for those who want cheering recognised as a sport.’
  ‘It provides welcome ammunition to acquire more shares when prices look attractive.’
  ‘During the detente era, the Soviets were careful not to give the West too much propaganda ammunition.’
  ‘She said her group has found a lot more support and may have more ammunition with which to fight.’
  ‘Yet the squad still retains some of the frailties which provided the ammunition for the critics.’
  ‘In fact, it most likely gives them more ammunition to strengthen their case.’
  ‘He likes two tackling midfielders in the centre with a couple of runners out wide providing ammunition for the forwards.’
  ‘It also provided enormous ammunition for those who were suspicious of her overall motives and plans.’
  ‘Perhaps they are really ready to go for it: on this evidence, they have the ammunition.’
  arguments, considerations, points, pointers, material, information, evidence, testimony, facts, data, input
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