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noun, verb, -let⋅ed, -let⋅ing.| 1. | a small metal projectile, part of a cartridge, for firing from small arms. |
| 2. | a cartridge. |
| 3. | a small ball. |
| 4. | Printing. a heavy dot for marking paragraphs or otherwise calling attention to or itemizing particular sections of text, esp. in display advertising. |
| 5. | Cards. an ace. |
| 6. | to move swiftly. |
| 7. | bite the bullet, to force oneself to perform a painful, difficult task or to endure an unpleasant situation: We'll just have to bite the bullet and pay higher taxes. |