unit of ammunition
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Definition
Noun: A single, complete package of materials designed to be loaded and fired from a weapon in one operation. It is a charge of ammunition for a single shot.
Usage
This term is a technical and military term for a single round of ammunition. It refers to the complete assembly ready for use. * A soldier must check each unit of ammunition before loading their rifle. * The standard loadout includes 210 units of ammunition per soldier.
Advanced Usage
- In logistics and supply contexts, "unit of ammunition" is used for precise inventory and planning, distinguishing it from bulk, unpackaged propellant or loose components.
- The term can apply to various weapon systems, from small arms (a single cartridge) to artillery (a complete artillery shell with propellant).
Variants and Related Words
- Round: A very common synonym, especially for small arms.
- Cartridge: A specific type of unit of ammunition for firearms, consisting of a case, primer, propellant, and projectile.
- Shell: Typically refers to a unit of ammunition for artillery, mortars, or shotguns.
- Shot: Can be a synonym, often used for a single projectile or the act of firing.
Synonyms
Round, cartridge, shell, shot, bullet (though "bullet" technically refers only to the projectile part).
Related Phrases / Collocations
- Issue a unit of ammunition: To formally distribute rounds to personnel.
- Expend a unit of ammunition: To fire or use a round.
- Dud unit of ammunition: A round that fails to fire as intended.
Noun
- a charge of ammunition for a single shot