A bullet made of silver, usually with reference to the folkloric belief that such bullets are the only weapons which can kill a werewolf, vampire, or other monster.

(entomology, informal) A stinging ant (Paraponera clavata) the toxin of which causes intense pain for about a day, native to Central and South America.

A circular wound or hole caused by the projectile of a firearm.

(idiomatic, informal) To have a narrow escape; to avoid injury, disaster, or some other undesirable situation.

Alternative spelling of bulletproof (Capable of withstanding a direct shot, reliable, or unbreakable).

(idiomatic) A simple remedy for a difficult or complex problem, especially a cure for a disease.

A large ballistic projectile made of or coated with rubber that has a propellant charge, typically used for riot control.

A non-lethal projectile made of aluminium carcase and plastic head, designed to be fired from a specialized gun, for riot control.

(finance) A loan where the payment of the entire principal of the loan is due at the end of the loan term.

(historical) A kind of sharp-pointed bullet, used mainly in rifles.