Pronunciation: /ˈpɛlɪt/
noun a small, rounded or compressed mass of a substance
A1 The bird ate a small pellet of food.
A2 The hunter used a pellet gun to shoot at the target.
B1 The scientist analyzed the pellet to determine its composition.
B2 The fisherman used a lead pellet to weigh down his fishing line.
C1 The forensic expert found a pellet lodged in the victim's body.
C2 The astronaut collected a sample of moon rock in a special pellet container.
verb None
A1 The cat tried to pellet the mouse with its paw.
A2 She carefully pellet the seeds into the bird feeder.
B1 The chef demonstrated how to pellet the dough for the perfect bread rolls.
B2 The archer expertly pellet the target with precision.
C1 The scientist used a special machine to pellet the samples for analysis.
C2 The skilled marksman could pellet a moving target from a great distance.
adjective None
A1 The pellet gun is used for target practice.
A2 She picked up a pellet pen to write a note.
B1 The pellet stove kept the room warm during the winter.
B2 The scientist studied the effects of the pellet medication on rats.
C1 The pellet-based fertilizer improved the soil quality in the garden.
C2 The artist created a stunning sculpture using pellet-shaped beads.
adverb None
A1 The rabbit ate the pellet quickly.
A2 The bird swallowed the pellet whole.
B1 The scientist analyzed the pellet carefully.
B2 The hunter aimed the pellet precisely at the target.
C1 The forensic team examined the pellet for evidence.
C2 The researcher conducted experiments using the pellet as a catalyst.
pronoun None
A1 I found a pellet in the forest.
A2 She picked up a pellet and threw it into the lake.
B1 The hunter loaded his gun with a pellet before aiming at the target.
B2 The scientist analyzed the pellet to determine its composition.
C1 The forensic team discovered a pellet at the crime scene.
C2 The archaeologist carefully excavated the ancient pellet from the site.
preposition None
A1 The bird ate the pellet of food.
A2 She found a small pellet in her shoe.
B1 The hunter loaded his gun with a pellet.
B2 The scientist used a pellet to conduct the experiment.
C1 The company produced pellets for industrial use.
C2 The astronaut used a pellet to collect samples on the moon.
conjunction None
A1 I bought a bag of pellets for my pellet gun.
A2 The pellet stove is more efficient than a traditional fireplace.
B1 The scientist used a pellet of the substance for her experiment.
B2 The hunter loaded a pellet into his air rifle before taking aim.
C1 The medication is in pellet form for easier consumption.
C2 The industrial machine processes raw materials into pellets for packaging.
interjection None
A1 Pellet! Be careful, it's hot.
A2 I can't believe I missed the target. Pellet!
B1 Pellet, that was a close call.
B2 Pellet! I forgot to buy more ammunition.
C1 The hunter let out a frustrated 'pellet' as he missed his shot.
C2 The experienced archer muttered 'pellet' under his breath after a near miss.
article None
A1 The bird ate a small pellet of food.
A2 The teacher handed out pellets for the students to use in their science experiment.
B1 The hunter loaded his gun with a pellet before aiming at the target.
B2 The scientist analyzed the pellet under the microscope to determine its composition.
C1 The forensic expert found a pellet at the crime scene and used it as evidence in the investigation.
C2 The astronaut collected a sample of moon rock using a pellet container during the space mission.
formal The scientist used a pellet of the substance in the experiment.
informal I found a pellet in the bird's nest.
slang He shot a pellet at the can for target practice.
figurative Her words hit me like a pellet, leaving a lasting impact.
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