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Ammunition is an object propelled by a weapon such a a gun or a bow. In a more loose sense of the term, it can be used to refer to anything being thrown, shot, or otherwise projected towards someone. It is commonly referred to as "ammo", and most commonly spoken of in the context of a war, the ammunition usually being bullets.
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'''Ammunition''' is an object propelled by a projectile [[weapon]] such a [[gun]] or a [[bow]]. Whereas the weapon itself can be used over and over again, the supply of ammunition constantly needs to be replenished or the weapon becomes useless, except perhaps as a deterrent or show of force. In a more loose sense of the term, it can be used to refer to anything being thrown, shot, or otherwise projected towards a target. It is colloquially referred to as "ammo", and most commonly spoken of in the context of a [[war]], the ammunition usually being [[bullet]]s, [[grenade]]s, [[rocket]]s and other modern projectiles.
  
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Latest revision as of 17:52, July 13, 2016

Ammunition is an object propelled by a projectile weapon such a gun or a bow. Whereas the weapon itself can be used over and over again, the supply of ammunition constantly needs to be replenished or the weapon becomes useless, except perhaps as a deterrent or show of force. In a more loose sense of the term, it can be used to refer to anything being thrown, shot, or otherwise projected towards a target. It is colloquially referred to as "ammo", and most commonly spoken of in the context of a war, the ammunition usually being bullets, grenades, rockets and other modern projectiles.