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ammunition
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ammunition
(noun)
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ammunition
/ˌæmjə
ˈ
nɪʃən/
noun
ammunition
/ˌæmjə
ˈ
nɪʃən/
noun
Learner's definition of AMMUNITION
[
noncount
]
:
the objects (such as bullets and shells) that are shot from weapons
The troops were supplied with weapons and
ammunition
.
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often used figuratively
She had the
ammunition
to prove her case. [=she had the evidence she needed to prove her case]
His foolish statements provided his opponents with more
ammunition
to use against him in the campaign.
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