bullet tip
Ammunition's leading edge
The pointed end of a bullet, designed to penetrate targets on impact.
Different tip shapes serve different purposes: round-nose tips for general use, hollow-point tips that expand on impact, soft-point tips for hunting.
The bullet tip was designed to fragment on entry.
Also refers to the small dot or symbol (•) used to mark items in a list.
- projectileLaunched airborne object
- pointExact location or meaning
- ammunitionWeapon projectiles and charges
- cartridgeSealed container for supplies
- noseOlfactory facial organ
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projectile anatomy
bullet tipcasing
Enclosing cover or frame
primer · shell casing · brass · propellant · cartridge case
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