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Definition of bullet - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
weaponsmall metal projectile fired from a gun
- The bullet hit the target with precision.
2.
list markerTECH. printed symbol used to introduce items in a listTECH.
- Each task was marked with a bullet point..
3.
speedprojected extremely fast object
- The car moved like a bullet down the road.
4.
AustraliaRare liquorice sweet covered in chocolateRare
- She bought a pack of bullets at the store.
Images of bullet
small metal projectile fired from a gun 
projected extremely fast object 
liquorice sweet covered in chocolate
Expressions with bullet
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simple solution with great effectiveness
The new policy was seen as a silver bullet for the crisis.
simple remedy for a complex problem
Many believe education is a magic bullet for poverty.
endure a painful situation bravely
She is biting the bullet and going through the surgery.
endure a painful or otherwise unpleasant situation that is seen as unavoidable
He decided to bite the bullet and pay the fine..
named person destined to face death or serious harm
He felt like a bullet with his name on it after the threat.
avoid a dangerous or negative situation
He dodged a bullet by not investing in that company.
get shot by a bullet
The soldier stopped a bullet during the battle.
endure hardship to protect others
She took a bullet by taking the blame.
boost or stimulus for improvement
The new project was a bullet in the arm for the team.
item in a bulleted list
The agenda included several bullet points.
hole made by a bullet in a surface
The door was riddled with bullet holes after the shootout..
bullet that hits something other than its intended target
A stray bullet shattered the window during the shootout..
method of personal organization using symbols and bullet points
The bullet journal method helps him stay organized and productive.
stubborn or unyielding in attitude
His bullet-headed refusal to compromise frustrated everyone..
Japanese high-speed rail train
The bullet train from Tokyo to Osaka is very fast.
metal shell that holds the parts of a bullet together
The detective found a bullet casing on the ground.
non-lethal projectile for riot control
The police used plastic bullets to disperse the crowd.
leading person or thing in a specific field or category
She is number one with a bullet in the sales department.
person taking on dangerous tasks
He acted as the bullet catcher for the team.
moving quickly up a ranking or chart
The song jumped to number one with a bullet.
video game genre with many enemy bullets on screen
Bullet hell games require quick reflexes and precision.
situation where a bullet gets stuck in a gun
The soldier couldn't fire due to a bullet jam.
practice of tracking tasks and notes in a dotted notebook
I started bullet journaling to plan my week and track habits.
full of holes made by many bullets
The bullet-riddled car was found abandoned.
Origin of bullet
Middle French, boulette (small ball)
Terms with bullet included in their meaning
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weapon
discharge a firearm to shoot a bullet
ammunition
cartridge with explosive but no bullet
weaponry
bullet or projectile fired from a gun
bullet injury
hole where a bullet leaves the body
game
deadly game with a revolver and one bullet
firearms
tube through which a bullet travels in a gun
weaponry
protective casing of a bullet or artillery
serious injury
injury caused by a bullet
speed
very quickly or suddenly, like a bullet
sound
short high-pitched buzzing sound like a bullet
firearms
distance a rifle bullet travels
firearms
hole made by a bullet or projectile
forensics
finding a gun by its bullet marks
ammunition
bullet type with a hard metal shell over a soft core
historical firearm
small round bullet used in muskets
acr: armor-piercing
bullet designed to penetrate armor
military
having propellant but no bullet
projectile
bullet or projectile fired from a gun
ammunition
shot or bullet for air rifles or similar weapons
ballistics
maximum distance a rifle bullet can travel
abr: .22-caliber
having a bullet diameter of .22 inches
abr: .22-caliber ammunition
small bullet used in rifles or pistols
abr: .38-caliber
gun or bullet size with a diameter of 0.38 inches
bullet
large bullet used in some guns
Examples of bullet in a sentence
Hunters rely on bullet accuracy for a clean shot. The agenda items were listed with a bullet. She used a bullet to highlight each key point. The train shot through the tunnel like a bullet. He dodged the ball, which flew past like a bullet. He offered me a bullet from the candy jar.
Bullets are her favorite treat during movie nights.
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- French:balle, puce, ...
- German:Geschoss, Aufzählungszeichen, ...
- Italian:proiettile, punto elenco, ...
- Spanish:bala, viñeta, ...
- Portuguese:bala, ponto, ...
- Chinese:子弹, 项目符号, ...
- Japanese:弾丸, 箇条書き, ...
- Arabic:رَصَاصَة, تِعْداد نُقْطِي, ...
- Hebrew:כַּדּוּר, תַּבְלִיט, ...
- Russian:пуля, маркер, ...
- Ukrainian:куля, маркер, ...
- Hindi:गोली, सूची चिह्न, ...
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