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The definition of a bullet is a small ball or cone-shaped projectile which is shot from a gun, or a solid dot at the beginning of a line of type for emphasis.

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An example of a bullet is what is shot from a rifle.

See bullet in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

a small ball or cone-shaped missile of lead, metal alloy, etc., to be shot from a firearm
loosely a bullet in its casing; cartridge
anything like a bullet in shape, action, etc.
a solid dot used as at the beginning of a line for emphasis
☆ a bullet-shaped symbol used to indicate a rapid increase in sales and airplay of musical recordings, videos, etc.

Origin: Fr boulette, dim. of boule, a ball < L bulla: see bull

See bullet in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

a. A usually metal projectile in the shape of a pointed cylinder or a ball that is expelled from a firearm, especially a rifle or handgun.
b. Such a projectile in a metal casing; a cartridge.
An object resembling a projectile in shape, action, or effect.
Printing A heavy dot ( • ) used to highlight a particular passage.

Origin:

Origin: French boulette

Origin: , diminutive of boule, ball

Origin: , from Old French

Origin: , from Latin bulla

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