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BUL-it/ˈbʊlɪt/

A bullet is a small metal object fired from a gun: a bullet hole, bullet-proof (extra), museum bullets. Gun is the weapon. Bulletin is a news update — mix-up. Bull is an animal. Do not write bullet when you mean bulletin, or bull.

Meaning

A small metal object fired from a gun.

Examples

• “The museum showed old bullets from the fort.”
• “The castle museum shows bullets from the old battle.”
• “The film warning mentioned guns and bullets.”

Good to know

a bullet hole / museum bullets. Weapon: gun. Mix-up: bulletin (news).

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