ammunition | ||
1. | [ noun ] (arms) projectiles to be fired from a gun | |
Synonyms: | ammo | |
Related terms: | weaponry shell cartridge round tracer powder_and_shot case_shot | |
2. | [ noun ] any nuclear or chemical or biological material that can be used as a weapon of mass destruction | |
Related terms: | material | |
3. | [ noun ] information that can be used to attack or defend a claim or argument or viewpoint | |
Examples: | "his admission provided ammunition for his critics" |
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Related terms: | information | |
Similar spelling: |
ammonitic ammoniate amenities ammoniated |