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bul·let
 bullet
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- pronunciation:
- bU
liht
- phrases:
- bite the bullet
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a cylindrical, usu. pointed metal projectile that is shot from a firearm.
Three bullets had been shot from the gun.The bullet lodged in the wall behind him.
- similar words:
- lead
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| definition 2: |
a printed dot or other graphic character, usu. one in a series, placed before a list item, a point, or other piece of text to draw attention to or emphasize it.
She used bullets to make her list of key statistics stand out from the page. |
| related words: |
missile |
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| phrase: |
bite the bullet |
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