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ammunition

Definition

  • noun: the objects (such as bullets and shells) that are shot from weapons
  • noun: the projectiles with their fuses, propelling charges, or primers fired from guns
  • often used figuratively
  • synonyms: supplies, munition, missiles

Examples

  • His foolish statements provided his opponents with more 'ammunition' to use against him in the campaign.

  • She had the 'ammunition' to prove her case. [=she had the evidence she needed to prove her case]

  • The troops were supplied with weapons and 'ammunition'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) .. Oh, I'm so sorry. That won't be possibIe. I have... .. ...tonsiIIitis. .. I'm stiII waiting on my guns and ammunition. .. I see my men have brought your merchandise. .. GeneraI McGrath... .. (..)
    1999 Wild Wild West