Bullet

/ˈbʊlɪt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A projectile that is fired from a gun.

The soldier loaded the bullet into the chamber.

A dot or symbol used to introduce items in a list.

Please use a bullet point for each item in your list.

A small metal projectile used in firearms, typically made of lead.

The gun was designed to fire a specific caliber of bullet.

verb

To hit or strike something with a bullet.

The hunter aimed carefully before he bullet the deer.

From Anglo-French 'bullete', diminutive of 'bule', meaning 'round'.

bite the bullet

To face a difficult situation with courage.

bulletproof

Resistant to failure or damage.

take a bullet for someone

To risk one's life for someone else.

ammunition

Supply of bullets and other projectiles.

firearm

A weapon capable of firing a projectile.

gun

A device used to fire bullets or other projectiles.

A person who is exceptionally fast or skilled.

That kid runs like a bullet!

Something that is very good or liked.

This new phone is bullet!