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Pellet
01
a solid missile discharged from a firearm
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a small, rounded or cylindrical piece of material, often used as fuel, food, or ammunition
Example
Homeopathic remedies often come in tiny pellets or liquid form.
As I stepped outside, the sleet stung my face with its icy pellets.
With a loud bang, the shotgun stuttered, sending pellets scattering in all directions.
Guinea pigs are herbivores, enjoying a diet of fresh vegetables, hay, and pellets.
The sky darkened, and soon it began to hail, pelting the ground with tiny ice pellets.