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bullets

/ˈbʊl.ɪts/ · noun

Meaning

  1. A projectile, usually of metal, shot from a gun at high speed.
  2. An entire round of unfired ammunition for a firearm, including the projectile, the cartridge casing, the propellant charge, etc.
  3. Ammunition for a sling or slingshot which has been manufactured for such use.
  4. A printed symbol in the form of a solid circle, (•), often used in lieu of numbers for marking items in a list. (see also bulleted)
  5. A large scheduled repayment of the principal of a loan; a balloon payment.
  6. A rejection letter, as for employment, admission to a school or a competition.
  7. To draw attention to (text) by, or as if by, placing a graphic bullet in front of it.
  8. To speed, like a bullet.
  9. To make a shot, especially with great speed.
  10. A young or little bull; a male calf.
  11. A pair of aces as a starting hand in Texas hold 'em

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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