pellet
noun
pel·let
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Definition of pellet
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a
: a usually small rounded, spherical, or cylindrical body (as of food or medicine)
b
: a wad of indigestible material (as of bones and fur) regurgitated by a bird of prey
2
: any of various projectiles fired from a weapon (such as an air rifle)
pellet
verb
pelleted;
pelleting;
pellets
Definition of pellet (Entry 2 of 2)
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Other Words from pellet
Noun
pelletal
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adjective
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adjective
Examples of pellet in a Sentence
Noun
the tightly packed pellets of a shotgun cartridgeRecent Examples on the Web: Noun
The doctor told him he had been hit in the eye by pellets. — Mukhtar Ahmad, CNN, "Under the curtain: Kashmir residents contend with pellet guns and restrictions," 28 Aug. 2019 School officials searched the locker and confiscated an unloaded pellet pistol. — Bob Dohr, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "A student at West Milwaukee Intermediate School had an unloaded gun in his locker," 7 June 2019 An Airsoft pellet pistol found Wednesday near a Somerville elementary school prompted police to search the city’s public schools and increase patrols, though the teen owner of the replica weapon later identified himself, police said. — Jacob Carozza, BostonGlobe.com, "Teen identifies himself as owner of Airsoft pellet gun found near Somerville school," 7 Mar. 2018 The red-brick sidewalk at the corner of Woodmont Avenue and Battery Lane — on the building’s southwest corner — was covered with glass pellets Thursday evening. — Katherine Shaver, Washington Post, "Girl injured after glass panel falls from Bethesda apartment building," 22 Aug. 2019 But protests erupted after Friday prayers, with pro-independence youth demonstrating before being repelled by tear gas and pellets, according to police sources, witnesses and footage shown by international broadcasters. — NBC News, "India cracks down on Kashmir ahead of Muslim Eid festival," 11 Aug. 2019 Smoke the cabbage for 10 to 15 minutes in a water smoker, ceramic cooker, pellet grill or electric or gas smoker. — Steven Raichlen, New York Times, "Coleslaw Kissed by Fire," 2 Aug. 2019 Other popular gifts included sunglasses and pellet grills. — Paul Takahashi, Houston Chronicle, "Survey: This is the most requested Father’s Day gift this year," 10 June 2019 Grilla Grills Silverbac wood pellet grill has a large enough surface for eight whole chickens- and delivers a rich wood flavor. — Allison Barrie, Fox News, "Top patriotic BBQ gear for July 4," 3 July 2018Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
Fill them with the tiny wood smoker pellets that look like rabbit feed to add a lengthy, thick smoke boost whenever it is needed. — Chuck Blount, ExpressNews.com, "The 6 best new grilling gadgets to buy now," 5 Aug. 2019 Spread a light layer of compost or pelleted seed establishment mulch over the new seed to help keep it moist. — Tim Johnson, chicagotribune.com, "Lawn thinning out beneath a cluster of trees? Too much shade could be wreaking havoc," 10 July 2018 Snow pellets form when supercooled water droplets are collected and freeze on falling snowflakes. — Meg Jones, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Light snow showers and snow pellets possible today in southeastern Wisconsin," 21 Dec. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'pellet.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for pellet
pellet
noun
English Language Learners Definition of pellet
: a small, hard ball of food, medicine, etc.
: a small metal object that is shot from a gun
See the full definition for pellet in the English Language Learners Dictionary
pellet
noun
pel·let
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Kids Definition of pellet
1
: a little ball (as of food or medicine)
2
: a piece of small shot
3
: a wad of material (as bones and fur) that cannot be digested and has been thrown up by a bird of prey (as an owl)
pellet
noun
pel·let
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Medical Definition of pellet
: a usually small rounded or spherical body
specifically
: a small cylindrical or ovoid compressed mass (as of a hormone) that is implanted subcutaneously for slow absorption into bodily tissues
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