Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Objects Facet
3. Furnishings and Equipment (hierarchy name)
4. Weapons and Ammunition (hierarchy name)
5. ammunition
6. [ammunition for artillery]

Narrower term/s

• carcasses (ammunition)
• antiaircraft shells
• armor-piercing shells

Anotations

Scope note:

Hollow projectiles containing harmful agents such as shrapnel, explosives, or incendiary or poisonous chemicals, designed to be fired from artillery. For the explosive weapons, including both projectiles and stationary devices, which incorporate both a detonating mechanism and explosives or other harmful agents, use "bombs."