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Ammunition

Definition:

Ammunition refers to the materials, such as bullets, shells, or cartridges, that are fired from weapons like firearms or used in military operations.

Senses:

• Countable Noun (Plural: ammunitions) - The projectiles or explosives that are fired, discharged, or detonated from weapons.
• Uncountable Noun - A collective term for all the supplies of bullets, shells, or other projectiles for use in combat or warfare.

Popular Usages:

Ammunition is an essential component in firearms, being the means by which the weapon is discharged and its target is hit or affected. It is used by both military personnel and civilians for various purposes including self-defense, hunting, and target practice.

Examples:

1. I need to purchase ammunition for my rifle before our next hunting trip.
2. The soldier loaded his gun with ammunition and prepared for combat.
3. During the training session, the instructor emphasized the importance of proper ammunition handling.

Local Usages:

In certain regions or with specific communities, the term "ammunition" may be colloquially used to describe resources or arguments that support a particular cause or viewpoint.

Examples:

1. In this debate, the politician's ammunition against his opponent consisted of well-researched statistics.
2. The lawyer had a vast arsenal of legal ammunition to present in court.

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