bullet
bul|let /b'ʊlɪt/ (bullets)
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A bullet is a small piece of metal with a pointed or rounded end, which is fired out of a gun.
see also plastic bullet, rubber bullet
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If someone bites the bullet, they accept that they have to do something unpleasant but necessary. (JOURNALISM)
Tour operators may be forced to bite the bullet and cut prices.bul|let point (bullet points)
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A bullet point is one of a series of important items for discussion or action in a document, usually marked by a square or round symbol.
Use bold type for headings and bullet points for noteworthy achievements.mag|ic bul|let (magic bullets)
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In medicine, a magic bullet is a drug or treatment that can cure a disease quickly and completely.
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A magic bullet is an easy solution to a difficult problem. (INFORMAL)
A lot of people are looking for some sort of magic bullet that will solve this problem.plas|tic bul|let (plastic bullets)
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A plastic bullet is a large bullet made of plastic, which is intended to make people stop rioting, rather than to kill people.rub|ber bul|let (rubber bullets)
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A rubber bullet is a bullet made of a metal ball coated with rubber. It is intended to injure people rather than kill them, and is used by police or soldiers to control crowds during a riot.
Rubber bullets were used to break up the demonstration.
1 [N-COUNT]
A bullet is a small piece of metal with a pointed or rounded end, which is fired out of a gun.
see also plastic bullet, rubber bullet
2 [PHRASE] V inflects
If someone bites the bullet, they accept that they have to do something unpleasant but necessary. (JOURNALISM)
Tour operators may be forced to bite the bullet and cut prices.bul|let point (bullet points)
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A bullet point is one of a series of important items for discussion or action in a document, usually marked by a square or round symbol.
Use bold type for headings and bullet points for noteworthy achievements.mag|ic bul|let (magic bullets)
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In medicine, a magic bullet is a drug or treatment that can cure a disease quickly and completely.
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A magic bullet is an easy solution to a difficult problem. (INFORMAL)
A lot of people are looking for some sort of magic bullet that will solve this problem.plas|tic bul|let (plastic bullets)
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A plastic bullet is a large bullet made of plastic, which is intended to make people stop rioting, rather than to kill people.rub|ber bul|let (rubber bullets)
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A rubber bullet is a bullet made of a metal ball coated with rubber. It is intended to injure people rather than kill them, and is used by police or soldiers to control crowds during a riot.
Rubber bullets were used to break up the demonstration.