bullets
word · lemma: bullet
Definition
Bullets are small metal projectiles that are fired from guns. The word can also mean the round marks used to start items in a list, especially in writing or presentations.
Usage & Nuances
Usually refers to ammunition in everyday speech, while the list meaning appears in writing, design, and software contexts like 'bullet points'. Common collocations: 'live bullets', 'rubber bullets', 'a bullet hit him', and 'bullet points'. Don't confuse 'bullet' with 'cartridge' or 'gun'.
Example Sentences
The police found two bullets on the floor.
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Please use bullets to organize the list.
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The box was full of bullets.
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They weren't using rubber bullets — people were seriously hurt.
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Can you turn these long paragraphs into bullets for the slide?
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The report keeps it simple, with short sections and clear bullets.
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