Ammunition
(noun)
- The material fired, thrown, dropped, or otherwise projected from a weapon, as bullets, shells, or bombs.
- The items or material used in support of an action or operation, such as weapons or facts used in an argument.
- The supplies and materials used in a particular activity or pursuit.
Origin:
Late middle english: from old french amunition, from latin amunitio, from amunire "fortify".
Examples:
- The soldiers were low on ammunition.
- He reloaded his gun with fresh ammunition.
- The ammunition used in the rifle was a high-powered round.
- The lawyer had plenty of ammunition to support his case.
- The ammunition was stored in a secure location.