Ammunition

usgb/ˌæmjəˈnɪʃn/
noun

Objects that are made to be shot from weapons like guns.

The soldiers ran out of ammunition in the middle of the fight.
Visual representation of "ammunition" - Objects that are made to be shot from weapons like guns

Often appears as...

  • ran out of ammunition
  • load the ammunition
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Physical Objects

Ammunition refers to physical items used with weapons, not the weapons themselves.

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The gun was ready, but they needed to find ammunition.
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Variety of Forms

Ammunition comes in different forms like bullets, shells, or cartridges, specific to the weapon.

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For the shotgun, you need to buy shotgun shells, not rifle ammunition.
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Not Always Bullets

Not all ammunition is in bullet form; it includes any projectile fired from a weapon.

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The tanks were loaded with cannon ammunition.
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armamentbulletcartridgefirepowermunitionordnanceprojectileroundshellshoot
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