I. ˌamyəˈnishən, chiefly in substand speech ˌaməˈ- noun
( -s )
Etymology: obsolete French amunition, amonition, from Middle French, alteration (influenced by Middle French amonition admonition) of munition
1. obsolete : general military supplies
2.
a. : the various projectiles together with their fuzes, propelling charges, and primers that are fired from guns
b. : explosive military items (as grenades, bombs, and pyrotechnical matériel)
c. : any item or material that is thrown in fight or play (as spears or snowballs)
3. : resources for attack or defense often in a contention or struggle in which one must engage
ammunition to support sweeping changes — T.W.Arnold
II. verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
: to supply with ammunition : load
the gunners were fast in firing and ammunitioning