pellets

Meanings

• noun

  Small, usually spherical, objects used for various purposes such as in ammunition, animal feed, or as a unit of measurement.

  - "The hunter loaded his rifle with pellets for the upcoming hunt."
  - "The farmer spread birdseed in the form of pellets for the wild birds."

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Synonyms

pelletize

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with pellets
pelted , felded , melted , helmeted

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Variants

List of all variants of pellets that leads to same result
pellet , pelleted , pelleting , pellets , pelletal

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Etymology

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Originally derived from the Old French word 'pelote' meaning small ball.

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Trivia

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1. The world record for the largest pellet weighed 1.31 kilograms (2.89 pounds).

2. In the late 1800s, pellets were used as a form of currency in some parts of the United States.

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Related Concepts

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1. ammunition: Pellets are a common form of ammunition used in various types of guns, including air guns and shotguns.

2. feed pellets: Animal feed pellets are small, compressed balls of feed made from various grains, vitamins, and minerals.

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Culture

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In literature, pellets are used metaphorically to represent small, insignificant matters or details.

How to Memorize "pellets"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a small, round object, like a ball bearing.
   - Imagine a rifle or shotgun being loaded with such pellets.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'pellets' with the image of a rifle or shotgun being loaded.
   - Link the word with the idea of small, round objects.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase such as 'Pellets are small, round balls used in various ways.'
   - Use the acronym 'P-R-O-B-S' to remember the word: Pellets - Round - Objects - Ball - Shot.

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