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BULLETS: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for BULLETS?

Need another word that means the same as “bullets”? Find 6 synonyms and 30 related words for “bullets” in this overview.

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Bullets as a Noun
Definitions of "Bullets" as a noun
Synonyms of "Bullets" as a noun (6 Words)
Associations of "Bullets" (30 Words)

The synonyms of “Bullets” are: slug, bullet train, fastball, heater, hummer, smoke

Bullets as a Noun

Definitions of "Bullets" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “bullets” as a noun can have the following definitions:

(baseball) a pitch thrown with maximum velocity.
A projectile that is fired from a gun.
A pitch thrown with maximum velocity.
A high-speed passenger train.

Synonyms of "Bullets" as a noun (6 Words)

bullet train	A projectile that is fired from a gun.
fastball	A pitch thrown with maximum velocity. He swung late on the fastball.
heater	A pitch thrown with maximum velocity. A gas water heater.
hummer	(baseball) a pitch thrown with maximum velocity.
slug	(boxing) a blow with the fist. He took a slug* of hard liquor.*
smoke	A hot vapor containing fine particles of carbon being produced by combustion. He went outside for a smoke.

Associations of "Bullets" (30 Words)

ammunition	A supply or quantity of bullets and shells. Guns ammunition* and explosives.*
arrow	A projectile with a straight thin shaft and an arrowhead on one end and stabilizing vanes on the other intended to be shot from a bow. His ability to launch an arrow* accurately.*
ballistic	Relating to projectiles or their flight.
breech	Dress a boy in breeches after he had been in petticoats since birth. In those days it wasn t customary to breech* a boy until he was about four.*
caliber	A degree or grade of excellence or worth. An executive of low caliber.
cannon	Make a cannon. They would cross at the Town ford under cover of the defending cannon.
cartridge	Ammunition consisting of a cylindrical casing containing an explosive charge and a bullet; fired from a rifle or handgun. He loaded a cartridge* of fresh tape into the tape deck.*
firearm	A rifle, pistol, or other portable gun. Jones pleaded guilty to possessing a firearm* with criminal intent.*
firing	The act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy. The recent firing* of the head of the department.*
foam	A lightweight form of rubber or plastic made by solidifying liquid foam. Shaving foam.
fusillade	Attack with fusillade. Our fusillade* from the left flank caught them by surprise.*
grenade	A glass receptacle containing chemicals which are released when the receptacle is thrown and broken, used for testing drains and extinguishing fires.
gun	Shoot with a gun. The boom of the one o clock gun* echoed across the river.*
gunshot	The act of shooting a gun. We bore down and came nearly within gunshot.
holster	Put a gun into its holster. He holstered the Browning before walking back.
misfire	(especially of a plan) fail to produce the intended result. As these nerves misfire* and die the muscles begin to shrink.*
missile	A rocket carrying a warhead of conventional or nuclear explosives; may be ballistic or directed by remote control. The plane disintegrated after being hit by a missile* launched from the ground.*
musket	An infantryman’s light gun with a long barrel, typically smooth-bored and fired from the shoulder. A volley of musket* fire.*
muzzle	Put a muzzle on an animal. Muzzle the dog to prevent it from biting strangers.
pistol	Shoot someone with a pistol. When we first met he was a pistol* full of ideals and a natural leader.*
projectile	Denoting or relating to a projectile. A projectile* force.*
revolver	A door consisting of four orthogonal partitions that rotate about a central pivot; a door designed to equalize the air pressure in tall buildings.
rifle	Troops armed with rifles. He lifted the rifle* to his shoulder and fired.*
salvo	A simultaneous discharge of artillery or other guns in a battle. The pardons provoked a salvo* of accusations.*
shoot	The act of shooting at targets. Claudia felt a pain shoot* through her chest.*
shooting	The sport or pastime of shooting with a gun. The events that led up to the shooting* of the man.*
shot	A ball of stone or metal used as a missile shot from a large gun or cannon. I caught him with a solid shot* to the chin.*
shotgun	Shoot at or kill with a shotgun. Many companies use the shotgun* approach aiming advertising at the widest possible audience.*
trajectory	The path followed by an object moving through space. The missile s trajectory* was preset.*
whizz	Move or go quickly. A computer whizz.