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Ammunition
01
bullets, shells, or other projectiles used in firearms
Examples
Soldiers checked their ammunition before the battle.
The hunter loaded ammunition into his rifle.
02
a set of facts or information that can be used to win an argument against someone or to criticize them
Examples
The lawyer gathered substantial ammunition to strengthen her case in court.
The journalist 's investigation gave him plenty of ammunition to challenge the official story.
03
materials capable of being used as weapons of mass destruction, including nuclear, chemical, or biological agents
Examples
The facility was inspected for illegal WMD ammunition.
Nuclear ammunition is subject to strict international controls.
