ammo

[ˈæməʊ]

ammo Definition

short for ammunition, meaning bullets or shells that can be fired from a gun or cannon.

Using ammo: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "ammo" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The soldiers were running low on ammo.

  • Example

    He loaded his gun with fresh ammo.

  • Example

    The police found a cache of illegal ammo in the suspect's house.

ammo Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for ammo

Phrases with ammo

  • having no more bullets or shells left to fire

    Example

    The soldier was out of ammo and had to retreat.

  • real bullets or shells that can cause harm or damage

    Example

    The military exercises used live ammo to simulate real combat situations.

  • a storage facility for ammunition

    Example

    The army built an ammo dump to store their supplies.

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Summary: ammo in Brief

'Ammo' [ˈæməʊ] is short for 'ammunition,' referring to bullets or shells that can be fired from a gun or cannon. It is commonly used in military and law enforcement contexts, as well as in recreational shooting. Phrases like 'out of ammo' and 'live ammo' denote the availability and danger of ammunition, respectively. 'Ammo dump' refers to a storage facility for ammunition.

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