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bullet

/ˈbʊl.ɪt/
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.

Synonymscap, pill, slug, bullet point
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.

    "Their debut started slow, but bulleted to number six in its fourth week."

  3. To make a shot, especially with great speed.

    "He bulleted a header for his first score of the season."

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