Pellets
['pɛlɪt]
Examples
- In 1807 he patented in England detonating powder and pellets which were used for artillery. William Henry Doolittle. Inventions in the Century.
- We would simply suggest that the practice of vulgar young boys in the gallery of shying peanuts and paper pellets at the tigers, and saying Hi-yi! Mark Twain. The Innocents Abroad.
- When they emerge,' said Eugene, 'you shall see me bring them both down'; and so prepared two pellets for the purpose. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- It is thinning now and there are small, hard pellets. Hemingway, Ernest. For Whom The Bell Tolls.
Inputed by Hilary