AMMUNITION

n. v.

4 definitions — Webster’s Dictionary (1828)

1.
n.

Military stores, or provisions of all kinds for attack or defense. [Obs.]

2.
n.

Articles used in charging firearms and ordnance of all kinds; as powder, balls, shot, shells, percussion caps, rockets, etc.

3.
n.

Any stock of missiles, literal or figurative. Ammunition bread, shoes, etc., such as are contracted for by government, and supplied to the soldiers. [Eng.]

4.
v.

To provide with ammunition.

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