Meaning of the word pellet in English
What does pellet mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
pellet
US /ˈpel.ət/
UK /ˈpel.ət/
Noun
1.
a small, rounded, compressed mass of a substance
Example:
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The rabbit food came in small green pellets.
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He loaded the air rifle with lead pellets.
2.
a small, usually spherical, piece of metal, glass, or other material, used as ammunition
Example:
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The shotgun fired a spread of lead pellets.
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He was hit by a rubber pellet during the protest.