"shell hunger" meaning in All languages combined

See shell hunger on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} shell hunger (uncountable)
  1. A shortage of ammunition, particularly artillery shells. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): War
    Sense id: en-shell_hunger-en-noun-G~Lui~wd Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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