ammunition

[US]/ˌæmjuˈnɪʃn/
[UK]/ˌæmjuˈnɪʃn/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. munitions, military supplies

Phrases & Collocations

firearm ammunition

ammunition depot

live ammunition

weaponry ammunition

Example Sentences

set fire to the enemy's ammunition dump

seat an ammunition clip in an automatic rifle.

A few of the jeeps had run out of ammunition.

these figures provide ammunition to the argument for more resources.

an ammunition lorry exploded with a roar.

food and ammunition were running low .

They went on firing until all their ammunition was spent.

The soldiers ran out of ammunition and had to withdraw.

Rocks were my only ammunition against the bear.

When the soldiers had used up all their ammunition, they went on fighting with their swords.

They left food and ammunition on the way—but would the enemy rise to so obvious a bait?

Lack of food and ammunition forced the commander of the rebels to consider a capitulation. See also Synonyms at relinquish

The Steyr ACR used new flechette ammunition that was nominally called 5.56 mm, with a very high 4750 ft/s (1450 m/s) muzzle velocity.

Real-world Examples

It will also be sending more ammunition.

Source: BBC Listening Collection August 2022

To run away would only give them more ammunition.

Source: Gone with the Wind

Whelan says that the patient had more ammunition on him.

Source: NPR News July 2014 Compilation

We cannot give your opponents political ammunition against you.

Source: Yes, Minister Season 1

So I'm touching live, unexploded ammunition?

Source: Grey's Anatomy Season 2

The statement said a Sukhoi Su-34 aircraft had accidentally discharged aviation ammunition.

Source: BBC Listening Compilation April 2023

Let's make a dash for it before the fire reaches that ammunition.

Source: The Vampire Diaries Season 2

They were a mix of blanks and what appeared to be live ammunition.

Source: VOA Special January 2023 Collection

But the findings might give advocates for increased deer management a bit more ammunition.

Source: Scientific 60 Seconds - Scientific American October 2019 Collection

Armorer, Hannah Gutierrez Reed was in charge of the gun's ammunition on set.

Source: BBC Listening January 2023 Collection

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