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pellet

[ˈpɛlɪt]

pellet Definition

  • 1a small, rounded, compressed mass of a substance.
  • 2a lead bullet for a gun.
  • 3a small, cylindrical or spherical object, often made of compressed food material, that is used as food for animals.

Using pellet: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "pellet" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The owl regurgitated a pellet containing the bones and fur of its prey.

  • Example

    He loaded the pellet into his air rifle and took aim.

  • Example

    The hamster ate the pellets from its food bowl.

  • Example

    The farmer fed the cattle with hay pellets.

pellet Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for pellet

Phrases with pellet

  • a stove that burns compressed wood or biomass pellets to create heat

    Example

    The family installed a pellet stove in their living room to save on heating costs.

  • a gun that fires pellets instead of bullets

    Example

    The boys went out to shoot cans with their pellet guns.

  • a machine used to produce pellets from a variety of materials, including wood, feed, and biomass

    Example

    The factory invested in a new pellet mill to increase production.

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Summary: pellet in Brief

A 'pellet' [ˈpɛlɪt] is a small, rounded, compressed mass of a substance, such as a lead bullet for a gun or a small, cylindrical or spherical object used as animal food. It can also refer to a pellet stove, pellet gun, or pellet mill. Examples include 'The owl regurgitated a pellet containing the bones and fur of its prey.' and 'The farmer fed the cattle with hay pellets.'

How do native speakers use this expression?

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