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English noun: pellet

1. pellet (shape) a small sphere


Broader (hypernym)ball, globe, orb

2. pellet (artifact) a solid missile discharged from a firearm


SamplesThe shot buzzed past his ear.


Synonymsshot


Broader (hypernym)missile, projectile


Narrower (hyponym)ball, BB, BB shot, bird shot, buckshot, duck shot, grape, grapeshot, musket ball


Part meronymcanister, canister shot, case shot









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