noun [U]
1 a supply of bullets, etc. to be fired from guns:
The bandits escaped with a rifle and 120 rounds of ammunition.
2 information that can be used against another person in an argument:
The letter gave her all the ammunition she needed. * These figures provide political ammunition to police chiefs arguing for more resources.
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Sourced from Main Dictionary in Lughet's collection.
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