ammunition
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[edit] English
[edit] Etymology
French amunition, for munition, probably caused by taking la munition as l'amunition. See munition.
[edit] Pronunciation
- IPA: /ˌæmjuˈnɪʃən/, SAMPA: /%{mju"nIS@n/
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[edit] Noun
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ammunition (uncountable)
- Articles used in charging firearms and ordnance of all kinds; as powder, balls, shot, shells, percussion caps, rockets, etc.
- Any stock of missiles, literal or figurative.
[edit] Translations
articles used in charging firearms and ordnance of all kinds
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