munitions

Definitions of munitions
  1. noun
    a cluster of small projectiles fired together from a cannon to produce a hail of shot
    synonyms: mitraille
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    type of:
    mitraille
    a solid missile discharged from a firearm
  2. noun
    projectiles to be fired from a gun
    synonyms: balle
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    types:
    cartouche
    ammunition consisting of a cylindrical casing containing an explosive charge and a bullet; fired from a rifle or handgun
    obus
    ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun
    type of:
    armement, armes, matériel de guerre
    weapons considered collectively
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