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/ˈbʊl.ɪt/noun
ElementaryNot in standard dictionaries
1

A projectile, usually of metal, shot from a gun at high speed.

2

An entire round of unfired ammunition for a firearm, including the projectile, the cartridge casing, the propellant charge, etc.

3

Ammunition for a sling or slingshot which has been manufactured for such use.

4

A printed symbol in the form of a solid circle ⟨•⟩, often used to mark items in a list.

5

A large scheduled repayment of the principal of a loan; a balloon payment.

6

A rejection letter, as for employment, admission to a school or a competition.

7

One year of prison time.

8

An ace (the playing card).

9

Anything that is projected extremely fast.

10

Very fast (speedy).

Thesaurus

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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