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The correct spelling is bullet.
How to pronounce bullet
/ˈbʊl.ɪt/
nounIPA: /ˈbʊl.ɪt/
Say it like: Bul-let
The correct spelling is bullet. A projectile, usually of metal, shot from a gun at high speed. For example: "John's not going to any of his top schools; he got a bullet from the last of them yesterday."
Usage Examples
“John's not going to any of his top schools; he got a bullet from the last of them yesterday.”
“bullet chess”
“Their debut started slow, but bulleted to number six in its fourth week.”
Meanings
noun
- 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)
- 5.A large scheduled repayment of the principal of a loan; a balloon payment.
verb
- 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.
- 3.To make a shot, especially with great speed.
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