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dumdum

1

[ duhm-duhm ]

noun

  1. a hollow-nosed or soft-nosed bullet that expands on impact, inflicting a severe wound.


dumdum

2

[ duhm-duhm ]

noun

dumdum

/ ˈdʌmˌdʌm /

noun

  1. a soft-nosed or hollow-nosed small-arms bullet that expands on impact and inflicts extensive laceration Also calleddumdum bullet
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of dumdum1

First recorded in 1895–1900; named after Dum-Dum, town in India where the bullets were made
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Word History and Origins

Origin of dumdum1

C19: named after Dum-Dum, town near Kolkata (Calcutta) where these bullets were made
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Example Sentences

In their bodies we find dumdum bullets, and we hear tales which confirm those of the refugees.

The Declaration concerning expanding (dumdum) bullets; see below, 112.

Were the bullets used dumdum bullets, in your opinion, Dr. Finck?

In all the wounds considered, on the basis of the aspect of the wound of entrance, dumdum bullets were not used.

And what characteristics of dumdum bullets were absent, in your opinion—in your evaluation of these wounds?

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