AMMUNITION


Meaning of AMMUNITION in English

n.

Pronunciation: ˌ am-y ə - ' ni-sh ə n

Function: noun

Etymology: obsolete French amunition, from Middle French, alteration of munition

Date: 1607

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>

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