bullet holes

Evidence of gunfire

Bullet holes are the punctures left when bullets strike a surface—walls, cars, bodies, signs.

The term describes both the entry wound and the characteristic damage pattern: a small central hole often surrounded by cracks or splintering.

The abandoned building was riddled with bullet holes.

Bullet holes serve as evidence in crime scenes and symbols of violence in photography and film.

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cause of damage/marks

bullet holesweathering

Atmospheric breakdown of materials

wear and tear · erosion · patina · decay · age spots

surface integrity

bullet holesunblemished

Free from any defect

pristine · undamaged · intact · flawless · unmarked

type of perforation

bullet holesdrainage holes

Perforations for water exit

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG-13