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Definition ammunition in American English

ammunition noun

[uncountable] noun
/ˌæmjəˈnɪʃ(ə)n/
1

bullets, bombs, etc. that can be fired from a weapon

Example

a stockpile of guns and ammunition

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2

facts or evidence that can be used against someone in an argument

Example

The recent news report provided more ammunition for opponents of genetically modified food.

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Definition ammunition in American English