bullets
ˈbʊlɪts
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Definition of bullets - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun, plural

1.
ammunitionsmall metal projectiles fired from guns
  • The police found bullets at the crime scene.
2.
list markerssymbols used to mark items in a list
  • Use bullets to organize your points in the presentation.
3.
pokerRareSlangUSpair of aces in Texas hold 'emRareSlangUS
  • He was dealt bullets in the first round.
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Images of bullets

  • bullets: small metal projectiles fired from guns
    small metal projectiles fired from guns

Expressions with bullets

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intense and continuous gunfire
The building was riddled with holes from the hail of bullets.
be extremely nervous or anxious
He was sweating bullets before his big presentation.
shoot many bullets into someone or something
The robbers pumped bullets into the car.
damaged by many bullets
The walls were riddled with bullets during the battle.

Origin of bullets

Middle French, boulette (small ball)

Terms with bullets included in their meaning

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gunn.
firearm
weapon that fires bullets or projectiles
weapons
materials like bullets used in weapons
discharge
heavy fall of things like rain or bullets
formatting
list with items marked by bullets or symbols
violence
attack someone with many bullets or shots
military
number of bullets, arrows, or other projectiles discharged at one time
firearms
bullets or gunfire in a dangerous situation
real bullets
ammunition with explosive material that can be fired and cause harm

Examples of bullets in a sentence

  • The soldier counted his remaining bullets.
  • She used bullets to list her groceries.
  • The report was formatted with bullets for clarity.
  • She was thrilled to see bullets in her hand.
  • Bullets gave him a strong start in the game.

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  1. French:balle, puces, ...
  2. German:Kugeln, Aufzählungszeichen, ...
  3. Italian:proiettili, punti elenco, ...
  4. Spanish:proyectiles, puntos, ...
  5. Portuguese:projéteis, pontos, ...
  6. Chinese:子弹, 项目符号, ...
  7. Japanese:弾丸, 箇条書き, ...
  8. Arabic:رَصاصَة, نِقَاط تَعْدَاد, ...
  9. Hebrew:כַּדוּר, תַּבְלִיטִים, ...
  10. Russian:пули, маркер списка, ...
  11. Ukrainian:кулі, буліти, ...
  12. Hindi:गोलियाँ, सूची चिह्न, ...
bullet
ˈbʊlɪt
bullet: small metal projectile fired from a gun
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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.
projectile shot slug
2.
list markerTECH.printed symbol used to introduce items in a listTECH.
  • Each task was marked with a bullet point..
marker symbol
3.
speedprojected extremely fast object
  • The car moved like a bullet down the road.
missile projectile slug
4.
AustraliaRareliquorice sweet covered in chocolateRare
  • She bought a pack of bullets at the store.
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Images of bullet

  • bullet: small metal projectile fired from a gun
    small metal projectile fired from a gun
  • bullet: projected extremely fast object
    projected extremely fast object
  • bullet: liquorice sweet covered in chocolate
    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.

Origin of bullet

Middle French, boulette (small ball)

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.

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  1. French:balle, puce, ...
  2. German:Geschoss, Aufzählungszeichen, ...
  3. Italian:proiettile, punto elenco, ...
  4. Spanish:bala, viñeta, ...
  5. Portuguese:bala, ponto, ...
  6. Chinese:子弹, 项目符号, ...
  7. Japanese:弾丸, 箇条書き, ...
  8. Arabic:رَصَاصَة, تِعْداد نُقْطِي, ...
  9. Hebrew:כַּדּוּר, תַּבְלִיט, ...
  10. Russian:пуля, маркер, ...
  11. Ukrainian:куля, маркер, ...
  12. Hindi:गोली, सूची चिह्न, ...

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