bullets

bul-lets · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Plural of bullet; small metal projectiles fired from firearms.

  2. 2.

    [typography]Small dots or symbols used to mark items in a list.

Phrases & expressions

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    bite the bullet — To endure a painful situation with courage.
  • •
    bullet points — Items in a formatted list.
  • •
    dodged a bullet — Narrowly avoided a problem.

Related words

See also: ammunition, bullet, gun
Synonyms: ammunition, projectiles, rounds

Etymology

Plural of "bullet," from French "boulette" (small ball), diminutive of "boule" (ball), from Latin "bulla" (bubble, knob).