Ammunition
Ammunition noun - Means or method of defending.
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Synonyms for Ammunition
Shell and ammunition are semantically related in bullet topic. In some cases you can use "Shell" instead a noun "Ammunition", when it comes to topics like projectiles for weaponry.
Shell
Shell noun - Ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun.
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Synonyms for Shell
Ammunition and shell are semantically related in bullet topic. Sometimes you can use "Ammunition" instead a noun "Shell".
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You'll be using crudely-reloaded ammunition for your bullet- and shell-firing guns.
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Bear in mind that, depending on the ammunition and load, the shell can be hot enough to cause small burns on contact with the skin.
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This was actually all their own damned fault; the army as a whole used 'shell shortage' as an excuse for the logistical nightmare caused by their generals' utter refusal to trust the (relatively powerless) General Staff to send them reinforcements, food, and ammunition.
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