Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: bullet
IPA transcription: [b'ʊlət]
noun meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: bullet, slug
    Meaning: a projectile that is fired from a gun
Usage examples
  • The bullet was fired into the air.
  • He has shot me once, but the bullet did not hurt.
  • The bullet struck the colonel in the forehead, killing him instantly.
  • Now Bell ran out of the door and received a bullet from his own pistol.
  • "Well, captain," cried Pencroft, "a bullet does not always reach its mark."
  • The open air agreed with me, and as no bullet sought me out I felt benefited.
  • I'll let a bullet go smack into the first man that makes a move he shouldn't."
  • But if we should be overpowered, well, every man keeps one bullet for himself...."
  • "Now I know you're the very chap, for I heard daddy tell that very thing about the half bullet.
  • "Where's Lark Spivey's bullet?" called out Billy to the judges, as he finished rolling up his sleeves.