bullet

Meanings

• noun

  A small projectile that is shot from a gun or other weapon.

  - "He fired a bullet into the target."
  - "The bullet pierced through the armor."
  - "The hunter loaded his rifle with bullets."

• noun

  A solid round shot or missile.

  - "The bullet hit the target dead center."
  - "The soldier loaded his gun with bullets."
  - "The bullet ricocheted off the wall."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈbʊl.ɪt/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

cap , pill , slug , bullet point

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with bullet
rubble , double , mubble , tumble , stumble

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. Bulletin (English) : An announcement or news item.
   

2. Bulletin (French) : A document or report.
   

3. Boulet (French) : A small ball of food.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of bullet that leads to same result
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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English 'bulle' or 'bula' meaning 'ball'.

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Trivia

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1. Bullets were originally made of stone or lead.

2. The world record for the fastest bullet is held by the Hyper Velocity Projectile, which travels at a speed of 7,676 miles per hour.

3. Bullets have been used as currency in some parts of the world.

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Related Concepts

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1. Cartridge: A container for a bullet and the propellant that fires it.

2. Gunpowder: A black powder used as a propellant in bullets and other explosives.

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Culture

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In literature, bullets have been used as symbols of violence, power, and death. In art, they have been depicted in various forms, including as sculptures and paintings. In music, they have been referenced in songs as weapons or metaphors.

How to Memorize "bullet"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small, spherical object that is shot from a gun.
   - Visualize the bullet piercing through a target.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'bullet' with the sound of a gun being fired.
   - Think of a bullet as a small, deadly projectile.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that a bullet is a small, spherical projectile.
   - Use the acronym BULLET to remember the definition: Ballistic, Utilized, Lead, Used, Tiny.

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