bullet
noun
a small metal projectile, part of a cartridge, for firing from small arms.
bullets
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pluralof bullet.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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According to GlobalSecurity, a private nonpartisan research organization on defense issues, it’s unlikely Meink was talking about any sorts of “kinetic” weapons—i.e., weapons that unleash bullets or bombs—since the resulting debris could also be self-destructive.
From Slate ● Sep. 17, 2026
By arming her mammies with revolvers, rifles and bullets, Saar turned a symbol of servility into one of militancy and power.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 27, 2026
When he outlined his vision for Downing Street yesterday, there was not much talk of bombs and bullets.
From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2026
Antimony is a critical finishing material for bullets and other types of weaponry.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026
Many Civil War soldiers had lived for years with bullets in their bodies.
From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow
