bullet

B1
Pronunciation
/ˈbʊl.ɪt/
Noun
17 definition(s)
1 Definition

A projectile, usually of metal, shot from a gun at high speed.

2 Definition

An entire round of unfired ammunition for a firearm, including the projectile, the cartridge casing, the propellant charge, etc.

3 Definition

Ammunition for a sling or slingshot which has been manufactured for such use.

4 Definition

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)

5 Definition

A large scheduled repayment of the principal of a loan; a balloon payment.

6 Definition

A rejection letter, as for employment, admission to a school or a competition.

Example Sentences
  • John's not going to any of his top schools; he got a bullet from the last of them yesterday.
7 Definition

One year of prison time

8 Definition

An ace (the playing card).

9 Definition

Anything that is projected extremely fast.

10 Definition

(in attributive use) Very fast (speedy).

Example Sentences
  • bullet chess
11 Definition

A plumb or sinker.

12 Definition

(particularly in Northern Ireland) The heavy projectile thrown in a game of road bowling.

13 Definition

A roughly bullet-shaped sweet consisting of a cylinder of liquorice covered in chocolate.

14 Definition

A small ball.

15 Definition

A cannonball.

16 Definition

The fetlock of a horse.

17 Definition

A young or little bull; a male calf.

Verb
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

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

2 Definition

To speed, like a bullet.

Example Sentences
  • Their debut started slow, but bulleted to number six in its fourth week.
3 Definition

To make a shot, especially with great speed.

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