Pronunciation: /ˈbʊlɪt/

Definitions of bullet

noun a small metal projectile, often shot from a gun

Example Sentences

A1 The police officer found a bullet at the crime scene.

A2 The soldier loaded his gun with a bullet before heading into battle.

B1 The forensic team analyzed the bullet to determine the type of gun used in the shooting.

B2 The detective found a bullet casing near the victim's body.

C1 The ballistics expert was able to match the bullet to the suspect's gun.

C2 The sniper aimed carefully before firing the bullet at the target.

adjective relating to or resembling a bullet

Example Sentences

A1 He wore a bullet-proof vest for protection.

A2 The detective found a bullet casing at the crime scene.

B1 The soldier loaded his rifle with bullets before heading into battle.

B2 The forensic expert analyzed the trajectory of the bullet to determine the shooter's position.

C1 The sniper adjusted his scope to ensure a precise shot with the bullet.

C2 The ballistics expert examined the bullet fragments to identify the type of gun used in the shooting.

Examples of bullet in a Sentence

formal The forensic team recovered the bullet from the crime scene for analysis.

informal I found a bullet on the ground while walking through the park.

slang He dodged the bullets during the intense shootout.

figurative Her sharp words felt like bullets piercing through his heart.

Grammatical Forms of bullet

past tense

bulleted

plural

bullets

comparative

more bullet

superlative

most bullet

present tense

bullet

future tense

will bullet

perfect tense

have bulleted

continuous tense

be bulleting

singular

bullet

positive degree

bullet

infinitive

to bullet

gerund

bulleting

participle

bulleted

Origin and Evolution of bullet

First Known Use: 1579 year
Language of Origin: Middle French
Story behind the word: The word 'bullet' originated from the Middle French word 'boulette' meaning small ball.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to small round projectiles for firearms, the term 'bullet' has evolved to encompass various types of ammunition used in firearms and other projectile weapons.