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dumdum

[ duhm-duhm ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

a hollow-nosed or soft-nosed bullet that expands on impact, inflicting a severe wound.

dumdum

[ duhm-duhm ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

dumdum

/ ˈdʌmˌdʌm /

a soft-nosed or hollow-nosed small-arms bullet that expands on impact and inflicts extensive laceration Also calleddumdum bullet

Origin of dumdum¹

First recorded in 1895–1900; named after Dum-Dum, town in India where the bullets were made

Origin of dumdum¹

C19: named after Dum-Dum, town near Kolkata (Calcutta) where these bullets were made

In their bodies we find dumdum bullets, and we hear tales which confirm those of the refugees.

The Declaration concerning expanding (dumdum) bullets; see below, 112.

Were the bullets used dumdum bullets, in your opinion, Dr. Finck?

In all the wounds considered, on the basis of the aspect of the wound of entrance, dumdum bullets were not used.

And what characteristics of dumdum bullets were absent, in your opinion—in your evaluation of these wounds?

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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