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Definition of bulletlike
bulletlike
/ˈbʊl.ɪt.laɪk/
bul · let · like
bulletlike Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
8
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
3
• adjective
1
Resembling a bullet in shape, typically being small, compact, cylindrical, and tapered at one end.
Example
"The high-speed train features a sleek, bulletlike nose cone designed to minimize aerodynamic drag."
2
Moving with great speed, directness, or forceful impact, like a fired projectile.
Example
"The falcon folded its wings and dropped in a bulletlike dive toward the valley floor."
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Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bulletlike. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bulletlike