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Meaning of bullet

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

bullet

Pronunciation:/ˈbʊl.ɪt/

noun

Definitions

  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)

verb

Definitions

  1. To draw attention to (text) by, or as if by, placing a graphic bullet in front of it.

  2. To speed, like a bullet.

    Example: Their debut started slow, but bulleted to number six in its fourth week.

  3. To make a shot, especially with great speed.

    Example: He bulleted a header for his first score of the season.