[ˈbʊlɪt], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a metal projectile for firing from a rifle, revolver, or other small firearm, typically cylindrical and pointed, and sometimes containing an explosive

- a small symbol used to introduce each item in a list, for emphasis

- a stick of lipstick (considered separately from the tube in which it is encased)
(e.g: you can apply your lipstick straight from the bullet but I like to use a brush)


Phrases:
- dodge a bullet

Origin:
early 16th century (denoting a cannonball): from French boulet, boulette ‘small ball’, diminutive of boule, from Latin bulla ‘bubble’