Bullet /ˈbʊl.ɪt/

The meaning and definition of Bullet, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun

A projectile, usually of metal, shot from a gun at high speed.
An entire round of unfired ammunition for a firearm, including the projectile, the cartridge casing, the propellant charge, etc.

verb

To draw attention to (text) by, or as if by, placing a graphic bullet in front of it.
To speed, like a bullet.
“Their debut started slow, but bulleted to number six in its fourth week.”

Synonyms cap pill slug bullet point

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